I spent a lot of time outside with all the animals on the property on Saturday. I walked, I sat, I took pictures, I prayed, I thanked them all for the various roles they play in our lives. I sat with Tom the Turkey for a very long time as he rested his overgrown and tired body. He let me…
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If we were having coffee, I’d be welcoming you into my home with a big hug and such gratitude that you made the drive to see me on this crisp, blue skied, Saturday morning! I’d ask how you are doing, what you’d like to drink (we have herbal teas, black tea, coffee, and chai to choose from), and how your…
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What it all boils down to is that I didn’t expect to like them so much. But hold on, let me back up a bit. For years I’ve fantasized about raising our own turkey to eat for Thanksgiving Dinner. I don’t know where this idea came from, or why I held on to it instead of just letting it pass…
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I’d like to write a bit about the bitter cold on my cheeks over the past few days and how it continuously reminds me that we’ve chosen this path of ours on purpose. I’d like to write about my thanksgiving menu (turkey and pie and potatoes, oh my) and link to all my favorite recipes so you can try them…
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Well, after all the hype (and hope), we didn’t get much snow out of the storm last night. It sure was pretty when the sun came out this morning, though! However, there was just enough snow on the ground to freak out the chickens and make the dogs act like puppies again, so I’ll take it 🙂 xoxo, M
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I’ve been waiting for it for days. Weeks, really. The first real snow fall. It probably won’t be much, and it surely won’t stick around for long (this time), but man am I ready for some snow! It begins…Now, let’s see what it does! ❄️💕❄️ A photo posted by Melissa @ Ever Growing Farm (@evergrowingfarm) on Nov 16, 2015…
