Newsletter Stories
Growing the Flock Without Losing My Mind—Is It ...
Every January, I find myself thinking about growth—not just for the farm, but for me too. I’ll admit, the idea of “growth” can feel a bit daunting these days. When...
Growing the Flock Without Losing My Mind—Is It ...
Every January, I find myself thinking about growth—not just for the farm, but for me too. I’ll admit, the idea of “growth” can feel a bit daunting these days. When...
A Farmer’s Word: Keeping Christmas Promises
Have you ever heard the saying, “a farmer’s handshake” or “you’re only as good as your word”? For me, those aren’t just old clichés—they’re how I try to live. Promises...
A Farmer’s Word: Keeping Christmas Promises
Have you ever heard the saying, “a farmer’s handshake” or “you’re only as good as your word”? For me, those aren’t just old clichés—they’re how I try to live. Promises...
It Wasn’t Me, But It Took Me Months to Realize Why
A few months ago, my daily whining to Anne about the laborious routine of chores hit a critical level. My trusty, heavy-duty, two-wheeled wheelbarrow had somehow been getting heavier and...
It Wasn’t Me, But It Took Me Months to Realize Why
A few months ago, my daily whining to Anne about the laborious routine of chores hit a critical level. My trusty, heavy-duty, two-wheeled wheelbarrow had somehow been getting heavier and...
Why I Spent a Week Thinking About a Lawn Chair
Eighty-four stories ago, I wrote “The Neighbors Think We’re Crazy.” I told about planting a new pasture on what’s typically highly fertile land used for crops and vegetable production. That...
Why I Spent a Week Thinking About a Lawn Chair
Eighty-four stories ago, I wrote “The Neighbors Think We’re Crazy.” I told about planting a new pasture on what’s typically highly fertile land used for crops and vegetable production. That...
Maddie’s Big Christmas Tree Adventure
I’ve shared this thought before, but it’s one of my most valued beliefs in life: we control our own feelings toward any situation. It’s the one true power I think...
Maddie’s Big Christmas Tree Adventure
I’ve shared this thought before, but it’s one of my most valued beliefs in life: we control our own feelings toward any situation. It’s the one true power I think...
Sylvester’s Big Day on the Farm
I was just heading up to the house after working on a project for the sheep when I spotted a little black-and-white cat poking around the barnyard. Naturally, I immediately...
Sylvester’s Big Day on the Farm
I was just heading up to the house after working on a project for the sheep when I spotted a little black-and-white cat poking around the barnyard. Naturally, I immediately...