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Reporting For Duty
Two weeks ago I was as burned out as the tomato plants. Spent and tired. My nerves frazzled from the pace of the summer. Long, hot days...
Carolyn
Sep 6, 20172 min read
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Glamorless
In 1998 my brother was married at Prague's St. Vitus Cathedral. The wedding was followed by a glamorous reception at the Old Royal...
Carolyn
Aug 24, 20172 min read
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Nothing to Say
I’m not sure what to write about. This rarely happens. Generally, one big thing sticks in my mind and that is the thing I need to get on...
Carolyn
Aug 16, 20172 min read
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Another First
In years past August was the time to be grateful that the summer garden was wrapping up. The weeds are high. Bugs saturate plants. Leaves...
Carolyn
Aug 10, 20172 min read
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Going Buggy
Casey arrived Monday night. She was two hours late, pulling down the drive at 11:30. Although exhausted, I couldn’t hold this against...
Carolyn
Aug 2, 20172 min read
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Kindred Spirits
A car pulled into the parking area. Its Wednesday. I’m mowing the front patch of grass by the road and the stand is closed. I cover up my...
Carolyn
Jul 26, 20172 min read
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Farm Crush
I only have to look at last July’s blogs to be reminded of how difficult July is on a farm. Black snakes showing up, chickens suffocating...
Carolyn
Jul 19, 20172 min read
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Cool as a Cucumber
Yesterday the farm was teaming with workers! They were trucked in by the bus load. Sprayed with sunscreen and loaded up with water, they...
Carolyn
Jul 12, 20172 min read
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Cool Your Heelers
Last night’s dinner was a tuna fish sandwich, a handful of raisins, the remaining third of a container of Rainbow Sherbet and a beer....
Carolyn
Jun 28, 20172 min read
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What's In a Name?
I have a chip on my shoulder. I confess, it’s true. Those who know me well would laugh at this admission. ‘A chip? You?’ Guilty as...
Carolyn
Jun 22, 20172 min read
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Bucket Brigade
'There’s gotta be an easier way.’ The volunteer is surveying the huge pile of leaves. No truer words spoken. It’s 10:30 in the morning,...
Carolyn
Jun 14, 20172 min read
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Schedule Me Off
From March until December my life is driven by a schedule. There’s a giant calendar hanging on the back of the kitchen door, dictating...
Carolyn
Jun 7, 20172 min read
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Small Engine Repair
My friend, Albert, has a saying about equipment. 'Machines only stop twice, once on your schedule when you maintain it, and once on its...
Carolyn
Jun 1, 20172 min read
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A Swimmingly Good Time
Swimming has been on my mind a lot lately. For two reasons. The first is obvious. On Memorial Day at 7 a.m. (T minus 5 days and counting)...
Carolyn
May 25, 20172 min read
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How Sweet It Is
I’ll never turn down help on the farm but yesterday I reserved the day all for myself. Quietly moving about the place, checking out what...
Carolyn
May 17, 20172 min read
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Boom! Little Bambinos
On Sunday, we will gather to celebrate Mother’s Day. Whether you celebrate moms of children, pets, or simply of good intentions, we will...
Carolyn
May 10, 20172 min read
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Berry Good,Thank You
Last week something profound happened on the farm. Okay, profound in a highly personal way. With the help of three volunteers (Ran, Mike...
Carolyn
May 3, 20172 min read
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Letting Go
I’ve long been fascinated with the spiritual practice of “letting go”. The practice of releasing long held beliefs or judgments, or the...
Carolyn
Apr 26, 20172 min read
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Blown Away
As a kid growing up in North Dakota I thought a lot about wind. Much like the Eskimos with their fifty words to describe snow, people of...
Carolyn
Apr 13, 20171 min read
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