Even just one small candle can overcome the darkness. That one little light allows us to get our bearings. Shadows cannot exist in the presence of light.
Tag Archives: The Obliging Field
Halfway through Harvest
As I reach the early autumn of my life, I appreciate this time even more than ever before. As my son, Tony, says, it’s the time when the “fruit of the root” shows up. Harvest time is a time of abundance, while at the same time it’s a time of die off. The summer plantsContinue reading “Halfway through Harvest”
New Photo Greeting Cards!
Tony is down at the Michigan Street Farmer’s Market in Reading as I write this, so if you want to see the new designs, that’s where you can get them.
Hooves and Tread and Where it Led
When the power goes out, I never worry about my Amish friends; for them, it’s business as usual–except for the wind and rain. They heat their houses, cook, and have access to water no matter what is happening with the electricity. If, God forbid, a terrible event were to occur, we would be coming to them for help.
While You Were Sleeping
He came back in with a smile. “It’s a special night, Mom.” He didn’t have to say anything else. I grabbed the camera and ran outside in my bare feet.
The Farmer’s Market has begun, and. . . We’re Off!
It’s hard to believe that it’s summer already, but June is here, and the Reading Farmer’s Market has begun. This year’s hours are on Tuesday only, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Michigan Pavilion in Reading, MI.
150 Sunrises!
“Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:” Ecclesiastes 11:7
Hot and Dry!
The trick is to not look too far ahead, once you’ve made your decision to do something. I ask myself, “Can I fill and empty one more bucketful?” And of course, the answer is yes. And after that, if it still needs one more, I can do that, too.
A Taste of Old Fashioned Lilac-Infused Whipped Cream!
Flowers-as-flavors create an interesting experience. The best way I can describe it is to suggest you breathe in just as you take that first bite.
Look what we found!
It’s getting chilly, so we began harvesting sensitive plants and fruits from the garden. But we didn’t expect this!
The Fullers Four 