A few of my favorite things (Listen to the extended version of this blog post on my podcast today!) As I write, glancing up to the window overlooking the farm, I see snow falling quietly, gently as it has been off and on since Sunday afternoon. Our autumn has been the longest-lasting, most breathtaking autumn […]
Hello again … again Read Post »
How not to grow daylilies, and other insights Listen to the companion podcast today! Many years ago, I worked for my father in his bold venture: a movie production company in Hollywood. With no experience as a professional writer, playwright, or producer, he dove in headfirst, chasing a dream as audacious as it was inspiring.
Attack of the garden Read Post »
So help me Cod In many families, there is a character who is larger than life. Our family had such a character in my oldest brother, Dan. He was not perfect. He was not infallible, but our memories of him are perfect and delightful. His personality was definitely larger than life, with storytelling abilities, a
Nothing but the trout … Read Post »
My neighbors’ brush with disaster A few days ago, I watched in horror from my driveway as my Amish neighbor’s four draft horses took off on their own, dragging their huge produce wagon on a wild and scary adventure. I had stepped outside with Charlie so he could do his morning business when the excitement
We transformed the farm land to pasture when we tried our hand at raising Black Angus cows about ten years ago. Back then the land was in pretty rough shape …
Out and about with Charlie boy Read Post »
So many gifts unopened I heard a radio pastor tell a poignant story about gifts. It went something like this: After dying, a man arrived in a room in the presence of God. The room was filled with beautifully wrapped gifts in every size, shape, and color; the number of gifts was almost overwhelming. Deeply
Consider the extraordinary Read Post »
