A Santa Clause Story and passing on traditions.
In the 1960’s my mom bought a life-sized promotional poster of Santa Claus while attending college. She hung him on her wall at Christmas and she and her roommates took … Read More
Seasons, and the blessings of the Poplar trees
In early 2011, living on a small hobby farm was only a dream Amber and I had. We were knee-deep in the recession and at the tail end of a … Read More
Thanksgiving, a perfect time to teach kids about their food.
One of the blessings of owning a little peace of land, and probably my favorite, has been the opportunity to host different outdoor events and activities. Whether it be family … Read More
Thanksgiving and lessons in GRATITUDE from an 8 year old
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time and by far my favorite holiday. Families gather to give thanks for their blessings, cook and eat big feasts, watch football and hopefully remember the … Read More
Why I refuse to raise “peat moss kids”
Several years ago when we still lived in a subdivision I decided one late winter I was going to plant a garden. Here in Arizona Late winter is when you … Read More