March 31, 2016

Pulling up Stones

Today I was pulling stones in the garden. Bricks worn and mossy and most hidden under a mat of weeds. Shovel to sand to pop them up, […]
October 22, 2015

A Vision Quest

“How was your vision quest?,” a friend asked. Pick a soft seat, grab a cup of tea, and let me tell you all about it. A […]
July 19, 2015

How to make homemade ice cream

Has there ever been a sweeter national holiday than National Ice Cream Day?  This decadent holiday falls on July 19 this year, and we want to […]
March 27, 2015

Oma’s Donuts

1/2 cup sugar 1 Tbs butter 3 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup warm water mixed with 1 pkg yeast 4 cups flour Add yeast to […]
March 27, 2015

Oma’s donuts

1/2 cup sugar 1 Tbs butter 3 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup warm water mixed with 1 pkg yeast 4 cups flour Add yeast to […]
February 12, 2015

How to tell if a chicken wants to peck your eyes out

I have a nemesis. She sits and waits for me every day, head cockeyed, eyes following my every move. I haven’t named her, but now that […]
January 15, 2015

Oh the Humanity!

My daughter loves to play the piano. For the last month she’s been hooked on “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.”  She’s been playing it 13 […]
December 19, 2013

Lessons Learned on the Windy Tundra of Ohio

1. Don’t attempt to carry a salad across the yard from the house to your office uncovered.  The wind will pick up your lettuce leaves and […]
December 19, 2013

Farmin’ in December

Snow. Lots and lots of snow. And cold. Too much cold. I’m a cold wimp and my sentimentalities have been feeling bad for the critters living […]