Watching all that is happening in the world this week, anything I have to say seems trivial.  It is heartbreaking to see, and unsettling to ...

Yesterday was the kind of day we long for in mid-winter...the sun was shining, birds were singing, and I was able to work outside without a ...

In our part of the Midwest, Old Man Winter has January firmly in his grasp...temperatures continue to plunge (we woke up to a brutal  - 10 y...

This morning sunlight poured through the kitchen window of the old farmhouse casting pleasant shadows...a cheery glow to the woodpile which ...

Today a cold, steady wind from the north has been whistling around the old farmhouse, meaning outdoor chores are done quickly! The heat lamp...

  It seems that each passing day raises our anticipation and joy in planning for Christmas...secret surprises, a visit to the tree farm, and...

A morning low of 17 degrees and surfaces tinged with silver make me certain that winter can't be far behind. Reading through The Old Far...

Cool, crisp November weather has inspired a flurry of seasonal projects, but I'm stealing a few minutes today for a quick "Hello...