I've taken a break from posting and creating things online. The weeks have been busy as the harvest finishes and the people and activities in my life have needed more direct attention then usual. However, the time has come to fill you in with what has been on my mind. I hope this will help [...]
CupcakesAndMachetes, who also does fantastic book reviews, posted a festive Halloween survey a few days back. I couldn't resist! Questions first, then answers. What scent sets the holiday mood? Favorite Halloween Fun Size Candy Bar? Favorite Halloween movie? Favorite seasonal sweet? What toppings are on the perfect candy apple? What’s your favorite costume you ever [...]
For me, Mabon (Alban Elfed, Autumn Equinox, I'm not picky with my names for the festivals) is the perfect time for cleansing and clearing away. I'm starting to see the end of all my canning, freezing, and preserving projects. The garden is starting to flow into it's Winter edges of hardy greens, herbs, and brassicas. All [...]
October is a busy month on the farm. We are waiting for the perfect weather and time for all the grains and crops to dry. Hopefully, the same crop planted in multiple areas on the farm for good crop rotations and on contour strips will be ready at much the same time to avoid lots [...]
Autumn has been here for a few weeks now. The sun sets earlier and earlier each day, and I find it harder and harder to get up in the morning without the bright greeting of the sunshine grazing my windows. It reminds me how limited my time is. There are so many projects to start [...]
Esoteric Moment 