Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
In all my years of living at the farmhouse, I have never seen a weather shift quite like what we woke up to this morning. Sure, I have witnessed the transformation that an overnight snowstorm brings. But this was something new. Dusk came to the Read More
I was passing by a windowsill in the farmhouse this morning when I spotted something both surprising and amazing. A violet given to us by a friend that I had nearly given up on has rallied and set forth deep purple blooms. I have been Read More
Mother Nature gave me my daily gratitude in abundance today. I woke up this morning, pulled back the curtains, and saw the entire landscape blanketed in snow. The sun was shining on the snow in a way that made it glint and gleam in every Read More
My morning gratitude was chosen for me today, a gift from Mother Nature. Snow has touched everything on the farm and made it look like a snow globe. Even the duck house which is the centerpiece of our vegetable garden looks fresh and new. Moments Read More
This morning’s gratitude is for busy hands and a creative day ahead. It might not seem like something worthy of gratitude, but I woke up today and just knew that what I needed was a day when my busy hands could give my mind a Read More
This morning’s gratitude is for busy hands and a creative day ahead. It might not seem like something worthy of gratitude, but I woke up today and just knew that what I needed was a day when my busy hands could give my mind a Read More
Today’s gratitude was delayed, more of an evening gratitude than a morning version. I woke up early and got to work preparing for our first big winter storm of the season. There was much to do and I found myself immersed in the doing. It Read More
I found my morning gratitude by looking down this morning. I was on my round of morning farm chores when I discovered that I had found myself outside in the moment when the sun was shining on last night’s frost. The grass, abandoned fall leaves, Read More
When it comes to gratitude, this photo captures the easiest sort of gratitude I know. I am grateful for Penny Lane, for each day I have been given to spend in her company. While I have had the pleasure to live my life with many Read More
Happy New Year! I wasn’t sorry to see 2023 come to an end. The year was a struggle for me. If it was a struggle for you, congratulations on making it to a fresh new start. We made it! While it was difficult, I also Read More
It’s time for me to share my favorite Thanksgiving recipes with you. These are the recipes that appear on our Thanksgiving table year after year. I hope that you’ll invite one or two of them to your celebration this year.
This is my favorite sort of recipe. It’s simple, easy to adapt to what you have on hand, and can be assembled ahead of time. These delicious Onion Tarts are perfect for an afternoon snack or party with friends and family. I was invited to Read More