It’s nearly 11 o’clock at night. Bob and I pay for our food, push aside our plates and make our way to the exit of Gene’s, a brightly lit restaurant on the outskirts of Moncton, New Brunswick. We are the only customers there at present. A man watches us intently from behind the counter. I […]
Whiskey for Breakfast
It’s noon on Friday, and I’m pounding on the back door of the Green Wolf Tap Room. Bob and the kids are next door at the library with a homeschool group, and I’m demanding that Justin, the owner, open up early and serve me whiskey for breakfast. I haven’t eaten since lunch the day […]
Selling it.
Become a Patron “You don’t show enough cleavage,” I was told by some cynical veteran writers one night after a bottle of wine. “You’ll never make it as a popular writer.” “You don’t do lunch,” I was told by a New York publishing insider. “You’ll never make it.” Long before I faced the brutal realities […]
August
I remember when August was defined by crickets pulsing through the day and night; by goldenrods stretching tall to meet the deep blue sky; by the blackberries that lured me off the roadsides, slicing my legs and arms as payment for their plump fruit. I remember how August was the calm before the storm of […]
The Butterfly
“There was one boy who I’m pretty sure had a crush on me. Because he burbed in my face. Then, a little while later, he walked up next me, farted, and then accused me of doing it. Can someone explain to me how that expresses affection?” Saoirse is having an extraordinary summer. To thank her […]
This facility serves nuts.
“Food brings people together. It’s just amazing…” The cafe is closed, nearly empty of customers, and I’ve made my way over to table one, where two retired English teachers from my high school are lingering over their coffee and pie. They are here this afternoon, reaching out to each other, reaching out to the world […]
It’s time for the turkey supper!
This year’s turkey supper, one of the greatest events here in West Fulton, will take place at Panther Creek Arts on Saturday, November 5th, starting a 5pm, followed by a concert by Amy Fairchild at 8pm. Once again, all the food is all coming from our town…the turkeys are coming from Sap Bush Hollow. Tickets […]
Off to the mill again!
Remember those beautiful comforters and pillows we brought to you last year? It’s time to make some more! Our family is driving our fleeces out to Michigan this week, so The Radical Homemaker blog is on hold for this week. … AND for next week! Want to know why? Oh…Oh. Oh. This is SERIOUSLY […]
Homemaking Meets Hospitality
“Saoirse, this isn’t our house. Get your stuff off the couch.” “Ula, this isn’t our house. No eating or drinking in the kitchen. Take it outside.” “Mom, this isn’t our kitchen. If you have to touch the food, wear gloves.” We own the cafe, but only because our name is on the deed. Already we […]
On our way to the mill…
Thanks for checking in! Bob and I are driving the fleeces up to the mill in Prince Edward Island this week, so there is no blog post. See you next week!
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