Monthly Archives: May 2014

“Self-pity is the hens’ besetting sin,” remarked Mr. Payton. “Foolish fowl. How they came to achieve anything as perfect as the egg I do not know! I cannot fathom.” ― Elizabeth Enright, Gone-Away Lake Any of you who have been in our … Continue reading →

When all the world appears to be in a tumult, and nature itself is feeling the assault of climate change, the seasons retain their essential rhythm. Yes, fall gives us a premonition of winter, but then, winter, will be forced … Continue reading →

“And he gave it for his opinion…that whoever could make two ears of corn or two blades of grass, to grow upon a spot where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to … Continue reading →

“How one learns to dread the season for salads” -Elizabeth David, Summer Cooking I send this quote out every year because it is how I feel after a few weeks of salads and greens.  Especially when I start to send … Continue reading →

“It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird:  it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg”.  -C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity Farm News:  This is the time of … Continue reading →