This is the honest truth: in moving back to start a farm, one thing that we both looked forward to and which also unnerved us was the idea of having to depend on other people for help. On one hand, we looked forward to meeting folks and having lots of people around. On the other,… Read more
Today was mundane. I knew when I got up that I was dealing with too little sleep, children’s daily needs, and row after row of weeding and planting new crops. Those who know me know that I do not like to be bored; I like new and exciting projects and playing with our kids… Read more
We have a new logo! We have revamped our logo to one we feel will look better in print and on screen, and we think it will better reflect the nature of our business. At the same time, we’ve gained hundreds of new farm followers; and as a result, we’ve been asked quite a bit… Read more
Our last child was born at home in Austin. It was the one day in a blue moon that Austin had ice. And snow. And then more ice. I was already 13 days past my due date, and I was ready for that baby to be in the world. After a morning spent building Texas… Read more
This is yet another week when I had a blog scheduled for one subject, and, because of current life events, I ended up writing on an entirely different subject. This week, despite getting the flu shot, one of my sons got the flu. I know that it’s viral, and most doctors will say “take Tamiflu”… Read more
Many subjects of learning have caught my attention over the course of my life and piqued my interest: I’ve raised amazing children, painted beautiful Texas landscapes, owned a graphic design business, studied herbal medicinal traditions, learned to do minor construction, owned rental properties for nearly two decades, climbed The Aztec’s Temple of The Moon at Teotihuacan… Read more
