• Everything Else

    Boost Your Immune System!

    We all know that there are a million things to be concerned about in this world, right?  And getting sick is just one of those things, right?   So, as I sit here fighting a bit of a cold and watching the news about antibiotic resistance, super bugs and weird outbreaks, I thought it might be nice to put a…

  • outdoor chick brroder and compost-before clean up
    Everything Else

    Transitions

    I’m writing you today from the semi-comfort of a hotel room instead of at my own desk in my home. See, we are out of town for a week visiting Washington DC for a conference my Partner is attending. Sprout and I are along for the ride, which is strange and new and different and wonderful all at the same…

  • Everything Else,  Family

    This Moment – Spring Weekend

    {this moment} A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see. xoxo, M

  • Spring!!!
    Everything Else,  Grow

    Spring!!!

    With Spring officially upon us, I can feel the veil of winter slowly lifting off of me. Don’t get me wrong, I do love winter. I love all four seasons we get here for different reasons. Winter can provide a time of rest and reflection. This winter has allowed me to crawl inside of myself a bit, to reflect on…

  • 2014 Food Growing Summit
    Everything Else

    2014 Food Growing Summit

    I am absolutely determined to make 2014 our best growing season yet! I have talked about seed ordering and starting and long range forecasts and many of my hopes and plans and dreams for our tiny space this season…but there is a part of me that is terrified about what might actually happen! The frosts could hit late and kill…