by Ingrid Lochamire | Apr 6, 2022 | Family, Slice of Life
The moment I opened my car door, I could hear the creek — a gurgling rush of water, spilling over rocks and roots. The sun-lit flash I had spotted as I pulled into the driveway cut through the center of our new homestead, laying down tracks to a destination unknown,...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Nov 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
When I stand on my front porch, I can’t see a single house. Trees, soybeans and corn stubble populate the landscape. I like it that way. But around the curve to the north, there’s lots of activity. I have new neighbors. A small dairy farm up the road has...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Apr 1, 2015 | Faith
To my gay and lesbian friends and those who support their freedom to choose who they love. And to my conservative family and friends who believe they have a right to choose how to live out their religious beliefs: Take a deep breath and look around you. There is a lot...
by Ingrid Lochamire | May 21, 2014 | Faith, Family
What was I thinking? Nine tomato plants — count ’em, NINE — for two adult people. How did they wind up in the trunk of my car? Yes, there is that 19-year-old who’s home for the summer, but he stays away from tomatoes unless they’re in a...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Apr 21, 2014 | Family
It was not what I expected to do on an Easter Sunday evening. We had worshiped, feasted and rested. Our hearts and bellies were full with celebration of Christ’s resurrection. Who knew as the sun was setting we’d be walking among the dead and rejoicing...
