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Mistakes, Miracles, and Belonging

December 16, 2016

I think during the holidays, I seem to find myself thinking about the blessings that I am fortunate to have. I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes people happy. What makes me happy. I mean truly at the core. I’m not talking about the happiness that is fleeting, like when you buy a new…

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Feathered Friends: Backyard Chickens

November 16, 2016

Feathered friends are the best. My flock is in many ways how I recharge my batteries, ground myself, and take time to relax. Read moreFeathered Friends: Backyard Chickens

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Country Living Fair- Ohio 2016

September 19, 2016

This past weekend, I had a fantastic time presenting at the Country Living Fair in Ohio. I shared my love of keeping bees, chickens and gardening with the audience. I also got to meet many of you in person, signing books. For those of you that couldn’t make it, I thought I’d share some of…

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Flock Mentality: United We Stand, Divided We Fall

September 14, 2016

I’ve been giving a lot of thought this week to our beautiful country. The anniversary of September 11th was earlier this week. I was saddened to see so many of those images and stories that had been burnt into my mind resurface. There is so much palpable pain that still lingers on in the lives…

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Spread Joy

July 8, 2016

I turned everything off today. The television, social media and unplugged. I decided to take the kids and get a breath of fresh air and visit the neighbors. With eggs in tow, we decided to slow down and visit with the neighbors. We decided to spread joy. Remember when… Read moreSpread Joy

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Broody Hijinks

June 27, 2016

She’s been this way for a few weeks now. At first, I thought she was just enjoying lingering in the nesting boxes perched upon the bounty of beautiful colorful orbs each day. Yet soon enough it was clear. She had morphed into a dinosaur-like shrieking pancake that simply did not want me lifting her off…

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To Love a Chicken

May 6, 2016

I knew that the day would eventually come. I buried her underneath a beautiful hosta that still has not emerged from its winter slumber yet. A few weeks ago, I said goodbye to my last original chicken, Oyster Cracker. It was one of the most difficult things that I had ever done. I guess it is…

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Country Living Fair- Nashville 2016

April 29, 2016

Last week, I was off to the Country Living Fair Nashville. I had a blast speaking about backyard chickens and beekeeping. I got to meet lots of peeps and sign a bunch of my books too! I just adore going to these fairs because to me, it is like a little slice of heaven. The people…

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Findings Gardening Stories from Our Nest

9 Tips for Visiting the Magnolia Market Silos

April 5, 2016

A few weeks ago, I was in Texas speaking at the Mother Earth News Fair in Belton, Texas. When I finally looked at the map, I realized that Waco was less than an hour away. I was going to have to make a trip to Chip and Joanna Gaine’s Magnolia Market silos. As a big…

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Plants Speak Volumes

March 22, 2016

Scientists have shown that speaking to plants can be a good thing. Plants respond positively to music, engaging them in conversation, and even touch. A few years ago, an article came out that discussed plant intelligence. I was fascinated. But even if you aren’t a plant scientist, there is something to be learned even by…

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Sharing an inspired life from the New England seaside. Chickens, Bees, Gardens, Art and Yummy Goodness.

Mistakes, Miracles, and Belonging

Feathered Friends: Backyard Chickens

Country Living Fair- Ohio 2016

Flock Mentality: United We Stand, Divided We Fall

Spread Joy

Broody Hijinks

To Love a Chicken

Country Living Fair- Nashville 2016

9 Tips for Visiting the Magnolia Market Silos

Plants Speak Volumes

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