We all know that life is full of ups and downs. It’s just a part of living. Sometimes, however, we tend to focus more on what’s wrong instead of what’s right. I believe there is more beauty in this world than anything else. And, this year, I refuse to be defeated by anything ugly or negative; instead, I have resolved […]
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As a child of the 80’s, I grew up listening to Madonna and Cyndi Lauper as well as other artists; however, in eighth grade, I was probably more of a Cyndi Lauper fan. Much to my mother’s chagrin, I occasionally sneaked out of the house wearing iridescent pink and green eyeshadows applied in a…
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Most days I feel very grateful to live on Green Hill Farm, surrounded by the natural beauty of the mountains and pastures as well as our farm animals and pets. It’s not always easy, but I do feel enriched by the work that we do here and the special interactions we observe and have…
Photographs courtesy of Farmguy xo Farming, whether it’s a huge farm or a hobby farm, means staying busy. Recently, Farmguy and I bought a tractor that would allow us to address a few issues as well as take care of routine chores more efficiently. And, I have to say, operating this new tractor has been a lot of fun! […]
Well, it’s 65 degrees F. and sunny here today. The skies are blue as far as I can see, and all of my windows are open. The weather is simply glorious! It’s so nice that Dash and I took a little stroll around Green Hill Farm this morning. And, to my surprise, I found that many of my […]
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Having just fed the barn kitties, I headed toward the chicken coop to gather eggs. On the way, I stopped and looked up, closing my eyes. I stood for a moment, letting the warmth of the afternoon sun wash over me. When I opened my eyes, I saw an autumn sky that was clear…
Our beloved Clementine Kitty and Dash are both rescued pets, and they have brought an immeasurable amount of love and joy into our lives. They never cease to amaze us with their intelligence, sensitivity, humorous personalities, and affection toward us as well as each other. Because of our positive experience with shelter pets, I would like to share that […]
Different Kinds of Happy “It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” ~Laura Ingalls Wilder
Morning snuggles with Clementine Kitty and Dash. Happy Weekend!!
“I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.” ~Jean Cocteau Have a great weekend!!
My name is Tonya, and I grew up on a 300-acre farm in rural Virginia that has been in my family for over 100 years. After graduating from college, receiving my master’s degree in speech and language pathology, and living and working in a small city for six years, I decided to return to the place of my childhood. Here, in this rural area, on this patch of green, where for four generations my family has farmed, gardened, and lived, I, too wanted to be a part of this continuity. As a fourth generation farmgirl, I have many interests that not only include, but also go beyond the basics of farming, gardening, sheep and chicken-keeping. It is all of this and more that I plan on sharing in this blog.
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