Your Best Habit
On the walk to school, my rurally-raised neighbor (who knows everything about the land) comments upon the beauty of various trees’ habits. She informs me
October 27, 2011
Live With Flair
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You’ve Got to See This
My neighbor has a gift. She’s an artist, but nobody really knows–at least we didn’t–until she began to show us all. Her drawings make me
October 26, 2011
While It Lasts
Autumn arrives and fades so quickly. Already, some trees surrender their leaves. The weather report predicts snow for later this week. Snow! I’m never ready
October 25, 2011
Turning the World’s Worst Weed into the Best Bouquet
As I walk in the field, I pick my way around the worst weed. The farmer tells me it’s called Velvetleaf, and, as far as
October 24, 2011
It’s a Grand Pumpkin Patch
We drive out to the pumpkin patch. Pumpkin Patch I let my daughter loose against the Autumn landscape. She finds the one she wants,
October 23, 2011
Go and Find a Contra Dance
Last night, I attend my first contra dance. My own husband has invited the family (including my parents!) out dancing. Contra dance, otherwise known as
October 22, 2011
Going Back to Old Dreams
I remember the story of an older friend of mine who went back to an old dream once her children left for college. All her
October 21, 2011
“The Best Things in Life Aren’t Things”
My friend delivers me a little card with the quote, “the best things in life aren’t things,” from journalist Art Buchwald. I want to remember
October 20, 2011
How We Made Acorn Flour (A Lesson in Bitterness)
We gather the acorns from our oak tree. A Bowl of Acorns Then, we carefully crack the shells and remove the nutmeat (I use a
October 19, 2011
What We Take for Granted (My Plan to Make Acorn Flour)
I will never look at flour the same way again. It’s because I’m actually going to gather acorns, extract the nuts, leach them, grind
October 18, 2011