Intentions for this new year of hope.
Renovating our 1930’s Cottage style Farmhouse
Intentions for this new year of hope.
Farmers have been gardening by moon phases dating back to ancient times. I too follow this practice. For me, it makes me feel more connected to the earth and the rhythms of nature. The 23rd was a new moon, perfect for planting seeds.
You can feel it. The earth is ready to shake off her winter blanket. There are quiet stirrings and subtle shuffling of the layers. The robins are singing sweetly at sunup. The scent in the air is different too.
It’s raining again, which is better than snow, but still is it ever going to stop? Mr. Cottage said it feels muted today. That grey cast has wrapped around our little house and it feels like no matter how many lights we turn on, we can’t overpower the gloom. It’s a good day for snuggling …
I was contemplating eating a second pudding cup. Mr. Cottage said he wouldn’t judge me if I did.
Snow is on the way. A hush is in the air, that stillness that always seems to come before snowfall. Orange blossom honey drizzled in my tea. So here I am a week in on the most annoying cold; savoring lots of tea and honey in hopes of soothing my throat.
Hope Y’all are well and had a good holiday. Greetings from all the farm critters.
It’s here. Snow and the colors of the season.
So many of you have asked – thank you for your interest, but yes, it’s been a bit of a sore subject, leaving me at a loss for words, or words that could be repeated in polite company. It was, so to speak the straw that broke the camels back and left me in a …
