There’s an undeniable opposition for me to allow myself to indulge in the things that bring me happiness. But I am a stern believer in boundaries and rules and rewards.

The inspiration for everything on the farm thus far, came from a place of desperation. Being deeply motivated to find your way out of the darkest place you could imagine isn’t a task for the faint of heart. It’s just like sowing seeds; it takes a lot of coaxing, cajoling, dreaming. It takes a lot of patience, but mostly it’s hope. Ok, there’s a lot of acceptance too.

Today I had the privilege of taking a walk through our back woods for a few precious moments. This is our first spring season here on the property and it’s filled with lessons from the land.