We have just had another beautiful weekend. We have been blessed with blue skies, gentle breezes, and warm sun for the past couple of weekends. Days that soothe and replenish the soul. It was likely the last hurrah before winter sets in and we spend the next three months or more holding our breath and … Continue reading Finding joy in the simple
new home for the chickens
Over the past couple of years, our flock of poultry has grown from a very manageable 12 hens to 25 hens and 4 ducks. We keep the ducks separate from the hens as we have one drake and he is not kind to the chickens. My son owns 6 of the chickens, and to make … Continue reading new home for the chickens
Bringing life to a new home
Over the past few weeks, we have been in the process of moving from our home of 9 years to a new dwelling. Our move constitutes a travelling distance of only 20m. Not a particularly common circumstance in a renting arrangement, but the decision was made some time ago by the owner of the farm … Continue reading Bringing life to a new home
Becoming present
I have been absent for longer than I had hoped, which given we are in the process of moving house is understandable, but all the same, it has been frustrating. I want to connect more, be present in the moment, and seek creative expression through writing. But life has a habit of getting in the … Continue reading Becoming present
100 favourite things
I had recently received Carly Jacob's newsletter in my inbox. Carly is the maestro behind the blog Smaggle, a place where she shares very witty and engaging commentary on pretty much every aspect of life. I am quite new to Carly's blog but I love the way she writes and was particularly intrigued by her … Continue reading 100 favourite things
