you are sacred
The rooster crows indignant of the stifling heat and humidity that is already billowing in through open windows of the old farm house. He seems to be daring the day into being, his mighty crow a lusty, bring it on dare. I, on the other hand, am not feeling so bold this morning, longing for…
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As darkness slowly gives way to gradual light this morning, the second kettle of the day sends it’s shrill whistle near bursting at the seams, steam and holler permeates the quiet stillness that surrounds. Snow gently floats from sky above to touch the receiving earth waiting below. The hens are playing it safe, staying within the confines of the cozy coop,…
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“Every woman who heals herself helps heal all the women who came before her and all those who will come after.” -DR. CHRISTIANE NORTHRUP Wood smoke puffs thick gray from the chimney stack outside the window on the homestead this morning. Frost gently graces ground as roosters crow their morning song in the first glow…
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Time spent in gardens and barns reminds me deeply of who I am. Nurturing seeds, encouraging growth, gently allowing the season to unfold before my eyes in the garden brings joy with the arrival of each new, in season fruit, veggie, or herb. The sweet nuzzle of Ms. Coco during the morning milking mingling with the smells…
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The Sky broke Crimson in the evening, with wisps of golden light illuminating the pasture. Purple blooms glowed softly alongside brilliant gold, warm ivory, and a full spectrum of green played amongst the ground, whispering in the wind a gentle embrace rising up from the earth to cradle a tender heart. I knelt close…
Read MorePhoto Credit: Caleb Snobl The sweet smell of warm milk mingles with the sharpness of manure and straw. The damp earth releases moisture as my feet press into it. The quiet around me is dotted with notes of songbirds calling out to one another. The air is usually cool, but today it is more…
Read MoreHappy 4th of July! Independence Day strikes a chord in my homesteader’s heart. It is today that we celebrate the independent spirit that is the undercurrent of our country. It was independence that gave courage strong to our founding fathers to stand and fight for what they believed in. This is what makes America great.…
Read MoreA simple celebration of kindred hearts and the miraculous journey that is life. A breakfast picnic is just a fabulous way to start the day. Strong smooth, vanilla essenced coffee, black with just the lightest splash of creamy almond milk is the perfect compliment to fresh picked, sunshine ripened strawberries, still just a touch cool…
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Perhaps it is the way the morning mist gently gave way to softly nudging light through the windows this morning that makes me pause reflective before diving into the week. It is the quiet of the morning hours as I watch chickens dutifully and tirelessly comb the lawn and gardens for tasty intruders, that I…
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Winter is a good time for reflection. It has a quiet energy that moves you into a space of peaceful contemplation. As I fully embrace the darkness and quiet, it gives me time to really open my heart to where we are, where we have been, and where we want to continue to go and…
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