The Monday Optimism that I Love
October 9, 2023
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It’s been a productive stretch of days around here. Thankfully, our weather has turned properly cool for autumn, which makes the work quite pleasant. I
In the Farmhouse Kitchen
October 4, 2023
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In the heat of the day I processed more tomatoes for the freezer. All that remains is in the greenhouse, which will be another haul
List of Autumn Chores Tucked Close
October 3, 2023
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I pulled my knitting from the basket and stitched another inch or so onto the second sleeve of my muted-purple cardigan, the one I’ve been
Troublesome Bear Aside
October 2, 2023
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The time that I give myself for writing these little missives was taken up by a nap on Friday. Finally! A nap to set the
I Don’t Mind the Association
September 28, 2023
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The potato digging theme of my days continues. I’m not sure how many ways I can express my adoration for our potato harvest this year,
We’re Still Here
September 27, 2023
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I loved reading about your desire for rest and slow mornings on my last post. I have been spending a lot of time on Instagram
This Time of Year
September 26, 2023
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To my disappointment, the day passed without a nap. It wasn’t for lack of trying, it just never materialized. I did lay down for half
Too Early for Comfort
September 25, 2023
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A weekend of beautiful late September weather, tending home, and preserving the harvest. Isn’t that the way this time of year? Wash, rinse, repeat. This
Seen and Loved Before
September 22, 2023
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Just as Monday comes with its own kind of energy, its own optimism, Friday, too, is a comfortable companion. A little moody but calming, inviting
Good, Reliable Friends
September 21, 2023
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I harvested the winter squash early in the day, and as was the case when I harvested onions last week, I’m a little nervous assessing