Recently, I’ve had the privilege of mentoring a young lady through an opportunity that may or may not be of the Lord. It’s in an…
By request: Our Day {straddle parenting in the trenches}
Oh, how reluctant I am to throw this into cyberspace. The truth is, there is no “normal” day any more than there is a “perfect”…
{Work in Progress Wednesday}
“The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive. To him… a touch is a…
Moments, not milestones
I remember the first time Phineas stood on his own. It was in the middle of the floor, far away from the safety net of…
By request: How I Make Yogurt
Eight months in to this blog, and a pattern of Frequently Asked Questions has emerged. They range from inquiries about vaccines to recipes to how…
{Work in Progress Wednesday}
“the goal is to keep yourself moving, remember? don’t linger. don’t hover. you are not going to stay.” ― Terra Elan McVoy, After the Kiss…
Feeding the People {a large family’s 2-week menu, with recipe links}
Unbelievably, at the end of this menu cycle, we will be headed on our east coast farewell tour. That fact alone would make these two…
Raising an autodidact (on purpose)
I’m remembering now how this goes, this feeding the rabbit trails for the younger set. It’s been a while, but I’m getting back into the…
Shaping
These last few weeks have been busy–jam packed– with the comings and goings of a healthy, growing, sprawling family. We’ve gone and done and been…
{Work in Progress Wednesday}
“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” ―Michael Pollan (Work in progress: Our little blueberry bushes are bearing their modest harvest … and the fruits are…