What Learning Looks Like
Following my lead, Saoirse has decided to learn how to spin in these lingering days of winter. I began a month ago. My first bobbin was spun with whips of kinky springs, undignified rememberences of the sheep’s generous gifts. I unrolled it, scuttled it into a ball, then tossed it aside. But her first bobbin […]
Black and white morning, in full color
Agrarian Domesticity
Going through my archives in search of apropos essays for re-posting, this one came to the surface. As you can probably sense, it was written during one of my more cynical moments. I am certain many of you can help me revise and update this job description….I’ve yet to have anyone apply! I am still […]
On Turning 40
I turned 40 this past week. Bob knows better than to abrade my spirit with the social stress of a birthday party. My perfect jubilee is one spent cloistered away from the world, allowed to celebrate with the forest, my family, my dogs and my thoughts. Turning 40 has absorbed a lot of […]
Time to Brine
Folks! St. Patty’s day is around the corner…have you got your brisket in your brine yet? Here’s a recipe (taken from p.231 of Long Way On A Little, for those of you who don’t own a copy yet!). I am still chipping away at the new manuscript, and anticipate returning to regularly scheduled Tuesday Posts […]
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