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I’m a small town girl, transplanted to the farm. It’s where we raised our family, started a business and found a community. I collect life lessons, good words, interesting stories and, of course, books. I write about them here. I hope you’ll join me in the practice of observing and appreciating the details that make up this one precious life.
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Reflections: Springtime on a Creek Bank
Author's note: We've lived on our farm for 30 years. It's where we raised four children and birthed a family business. A few years ago, I wrote about my first impressions of what would become Springfield Farm, and how much that sparkling waterway represented my dreams for our life. I invite you back to that beautiful April day when I stood on...
The Face of the Other Changes Everything
I took this photo of dry leaves two years ago on the last day of January and filed it on my laptop with the title "no snow". Where I live, a widespread blizzard that swept across Indiana and Michigan made up for past snow-free seasons. We got at least a foot of snow over the first three days of February 2022, and we still have plenty on the...
Expectations: Let It Be With Me
I’m a slow-buildup-to-Christmas kind of girl. One decoration at a time. And the tree shows up when I feel ready. No grand expectations here. “You do you” is my mantra when it comes to the holidays. While some are mixing twinkle lights with pumpkins, I’m protecting Thanksgiving’s autonomy like my life depended on it. Today, I broke out the...
