Bob and I are on our morning walk, our ears tuned in to the new warblers that have come into the area this week, our eyes honed to catch glimpses of them along the side of the dirt road. This has become a deeply pleasurable ritual for us: the girls get their own breakfasts and […]
The Chicken Orchestra
As Ula’s vision increases, so does her imagination…and her independence. Where does that leave my identity as her mother? Dad and I are standing in the driveway, having a heated discussion about some management decisions. The start of the season is fast approaching, and with the new farm store and cafe on the horizon, a […]
Pink Elephants
Maybe we can’t control our thoughts. But we can watch and learn from them. Ula heaves her bag onto the bench next to the door, wipes a strand of wayward hair from her glasses and gives a big sigh. It is Saturday night. She and Saoirse were with friends all day, while Bob went to […]