When the ground is completely covered in snow and the trees stand stark against a gray sky, everything appears lifeless. No growth is visible. No fruit is being produced. No flowers are filling the spaces with color and fragrance. There seems to be no point in the season. Everything is dormant... in a state of … Continue reading Airports, Chickens and Mud Pies

I'll admit it. At times I still pout about giving up our water garden. It's been a few years since we filled it in, but you will continue to see me mention it in a blog post occasionally because I still miss it. Despite the fact that it's gone, I still hold on to my … Continue reading The God Who Takes Away

Poor lighting drives me crazy. I want a room that's well lit. Turn on every lamp and light; open every sunny window. Give me light and lots of it. I think that's why this time of year can be so draining on me. There just isn't enough light. I wake up very early every morning, … Continue reading A little more light, please