winter
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Happy Mud Season to those who celebrate. The ratio of days where it is not wholly unpleasant versus those that are just plain awful is slowly balancing out to a more even number, and just in time, too. I was surprised to note that I am closing in on 40,000 words written here (6,500 so… Read more
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Today begins the ancient Gaelic holiday of Imbolc – the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. And according to many of the witches of the internet, it’s the more nature based celebration of the new year. It celebrates the return of the sun as days get longer, it’s a time to… Read more
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The month of March is kind of like a trick. It’s usually the moment when (in the Northern hemisphere anyways) everyone’s mind turns to spring, warmer weather, longer days, planting flowers, shedding coats, and generally more fun. But over the past 12 years, working with farmers, March felt very different. March is when the time… Read more
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I was thinking since we’re cruising into March next week, it was time for me to have a little check in. I’m also thinking through some possible topics for a more cohesive post, and I’m not ready to commit yet. Maybe next week. So, it’s been 2 months, and this will be post #7. I’ve… Read more
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What is that little saying people always share with new parents? Something like, “the days are long, but the years are short, and nearly all of it is January.” While this month has lasted almost forever, I have delighted in the tiny niche of art around January’s never ending quality and been glad that everyone… Read more
A Year of Firsts 