Happy Thanksgiving from the turkeys on Liberty Hill – and their feathered friends too :) These guys have been visiting us every day between 10 and 2 since spring. There are at least 2 families, and they are about as
Do you know what today is?
A cause for celebration in our house. Any guesses? Snow! – What you don’t see it? Yes, we are celebrating the fact that approximately 12 flakes fell from the sky in our backyard. You should have heard the chaos when
Nature study for non-artists
Recently, I’ve been reading Pocketful of Pinecones (great book BTW) and mulling over the whole Charlotte Mason style emphasis on Nature Study. Nature is fun. It is interesting. So, why do so many of us avoid teaching it? Okay, to
Inspiration
We visited Vermont for an anniversary party last weekend. 40 years of marriage is inspiring. My husband’s aunt and uncle have been through it all and they still adore one another. It is evident in the way they speak to,
Eagles on Blueberry Island
I promised to post better photos of our eagles. Aren’t these guys amazing? Psalm 103:2-5 Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits – who forgives all your sons and heals all your diseases, who redeems
Island Neighbors
We have a new family at the lake. Wanna’ meet them? See that island on the right?Notice the big nest. Try now.See them? Bald Eagles! One is flying, One perched on a branch to the right, and the nest is
Disappointed
Last week we discovered that a robin had decided to build a nest on our wood pile. It was in a perfect location for spying on her – right at nose level so that the kids could peek in and
In Praise of Linemen
Yeah – It has kinda’ been a mess around here. I tend to forget how much I enjoy the luxury of power – until it is gone. I don’t ever really think before flipping a switch or plugging anything in.
Cold white stuff
There is something fascinating about watching an infant touch snow for the first time.
Making a Toy Canoe
On a recent walk on the local trails my daughter who loves all things Native American, found a dead White Birch tree. She was thrilled to be able to bring home a piece of bark. It sat in my car