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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Fall is ripe for adventure. There are football games and tailgating, extra friends home after the big game, bonfires under starlit skies, last minute sunny afternoon picnics, bike rides down winding gravel roads, apple picking, and hiking through fall colors. All this activity calls for a little something to keep everyone well fed and…
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Dearest Mama, You are beautiful. Even with bags under your eyes. Perhaps more so, because we know that your tireless hands and heart work overtime, doing for those you love. We know you do, love us that is. We can tell it in the way that you stay up late to prepare for the next day.…
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I choose JOY. Today and in days to come. JOY in little things. In simple everyday moments. JOY in each and every moment. Spine tingling bone aching JOY. JOY right to the very core of my being, to the soul of who I am. JOY is the expression of not only who, but why I…
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Wholehearted. In the remaking of my blog I was contemplating letting go of my subtitle, my meaning of what this blog was when I started writing nearly two years ago. After all, we grow and change, maybe this no longer fits my mission, my statement, my purpose. Maybe its not glamorous enough, or maybe it is the…
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Sounds a bit like an anomaly. But seriously, why didn’t I think of that. It is kind of a no-brainer, but we don’t do instant oatmeal all that often, minus the rare camping treat. We usually do steel-cut oats in the crock pot, or homemade granola with cream. That said the boys relish their rare occasions…
Read MoreI really, really, do! We are so excited to have purchased a new to us tractor for our homestead this winter. We were able to bring the new tractor home a week ago last Saturday, as the snow finally melted, and we could get it out of the shed it was being stored in. Just…
Read MoreThe time is upon us to take back our health and wellbeing. The call is out there, I hear it on the wind and in my heart to share what I have learned, and continue to learn about caring for and healing our bodies, our hearts, and those of our families. The Homemade Homestead Apothecary is a…
Read MoreKale in last summer’s homestead garden Happy Spring! My body is just a hollerin’ for some springtime food. The sun is shining, days are longer, and I NEED veggies!!! The big bag of kale has been calling my name at our local grocery store, so I went in to get one and they were all out! Just…
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