Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
It was a rainy day here today from the moment I woke up at 6:00 until late afternoon. I knew as soon as I woke up that I would find gratitude in the garden thanks to raindrops and flower petals. I wasn’t outside long before Read More
My reason for gratitude is snoring on the couch next to me this evening. Sure, I am grateful for Penny Lane’s company every day. Today, I was especially thankful for her. I had big plans when the day began. They all came to a screeching Read More
I have our hens to thank for my gratitude today. They surprised me with four fresh eggs this afternoon. We have nine hens, so it isn’t uncommon to find that many fresh eggs in the nest box during the spring and summer. But it isn’t Read More
I found a bright purple reason for gratitude today. These colorful asters are blooming in my mom’s garden. They’re so vibrant and welcome this time of year. So much of the garden is finished for the year. Many of the plants have already been cut Read More
I stumbled upon my gratitude early today. I was working in the garden when I looked down and saw this beautiful, delicate rose. It was almost underfoot yet I hadn’t seen it. It seemed too perfect to be real. Look closely and you can see Read More
I harvested my gratitude from the garden today. It was time to collect the husk cherries and bring them into the farmhouse kitchen. I was thankful for every golden fruit that the garden produced for us. You might know these fruits as ground cherries. They Read More
I found my gratitude at the breakfast table today. I had fed Penny Lane her breakfast and finished my morning round of chores. It was a crisp morning with sunshine to warm things up, the perfect sort of fall weather. I went inside to make Read More
I opened the door from the mudroom to go outside early today. It was barely after 6:00am and the sky was bright and blue, so bright that I had to squint a bit at the brightness. I found my gratitude a few steps away. It Read More
On the first day of this year, I decided to begin each morning with a goal to find something in my day to be grateful for. It was a powerful and uplifting way to start the day. Since then, I have been sharing that daily Read More
I found my gratitude in the passage of time today. It was thanks to nature that I could find gratitude in something that most of us fear. Nature has the ability to help me to do that. I was out in the garden and looked Read More
I found my gratitude in a soggy trip through the garden today. Rain started early overnight on Thursday. I woke up a few times to the sound of raindrops falling on the chimney cap. It was loud and constant, but we’re so fortunate given the Read More
Penny Lane knows how to make the most of a rainy evening. She has been napping all day, moving from one couch to another, opening an eye every so often to make sure that everything is as she expects it to be. Tonight, she settled Read More