Tag: homesteading
On Creating Trails and Approaching Winter
Frost escapes from my lips as I breathe out, my hands in my pockets and my hat on snug, as my feet crunch over leaves on the ground. The sun is setting, and a flock of geese fly overhead in their triangular formation, looking… Continue Reading “On Creating Trails and Approaching Winter”
Golden October
Happy October! Another one of my favorite months. October is the heart of Fall, I think, when the leaves are at their colorful peak, the temperatures are comfortable, and there are so many fun Fall activities to enjoy — hiking, biking, apple and pumpkin-picking,… Continue Reading “Golden October”
Embracing the Moment of Late-Summer
September. To many, this month brings a sense of a new start. A new school year. A cooler, crisper season after the heat of summer. A desire to get organized and “back to work,” so to speak, after a summer of lounging around and… Continue Reading “Embracing the Moment of Late-Summer”
A Slow-Living Summer
It’s now high summer, and it is hot. The woods are full and lush and green. The gardens are large and being harvested. Baby fawns and fledgling birds are everywhere. Life feels slow and lazy in the best way. While taking a walk in… Continue Reading “A Slow-Living Summer”
Berries, Gardens, Waterfalls: June and the Start of Summer
As I am writing this, the sun is traveling its longest path in the sky, marking the Summer Solstice, bringing all the lively, strong energy of summer with it. All the plants have exploded with leaves and flowers, the birds are maintaining their nests… Continue Reading “Berries, Gardens, Waterfalls: June and the Start of Summer”
May: A Shift in Energy
May. This might be one of my favorite months. Energy is bursting and flowing in every corner: in the blooming plants, the echoes of birdsong, the rushing river. This is one of the best times of year to stroll through the woods and sit… Continue Reading “May: A Shift in Energy”
April and Spring’s Arrival
Spring is here, and she’s making herself known! Life has been springing up (no pun intended) all around this month, from the plants to the animals to the birds. As I’m writing this, I see a storm rolling in from the western hills from… Continue Reading “April and Spring’s Arrival”
The Beauty of Transition and Change
What We can Learn from the Shift Between Winter and Spring Here we are, already near the end of March. The first day of spring has arrived, and you can feel it in the air, hear it in the birdsong. But what exactly is… Continue Reading “The Beauty of Transition and Change”
February and the Foods of Deep Winter
February. By this month, we’re in deep winter. Normally we would have had several snowstorms by now, but this winter has been disappointingly mild. A reminder that climate change is real and ever-present…but I’m still holding strong to the late-winter feelings and energies, honoring… Continue Reading “February and the Foods of Deep Winter”
On Birds and the Season of Rest
January is a slow month, season-wise. Everything in nature has settled down, entering hibernation or a more gentle routine. Most of the plants are bare. What birds are still around are slowly hopping around in the leaves, looking for fruit or bugs to nibble… Continue Reading “On Birds and the Season of Rest”
Sincerely SC 