Living with nature brings both difficulties and great beauty. It is that which makes life worth living.
Category: Homesteading
Our Adventures
Getting Things Done
Spring and summer are always busy times on the homestead, and this year is no exception. Here’s a few vignettes describing our latest adventures.
The Power of Words
In both my personal readings, and in the world at large around me, I have frequently noticed how certain words are misused, and the power that this abuse of language has over the general public. As an example, here are a few pairs of words that have been appropriated, often politically, and assigned “new”, incorrect meanings in the public realm.
A New Float
If anyone wants to come out and visit us at our homestead, we have a nice new float that you can tie up to.
A Spring Awakening
Spring is my favorite time of the year.
We’re still here!!
Well, the year is nearly over, and Samhain is almost upon us. What a year it has been! As Robbie Burns once said, “The best-laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft agley“, and that has been very true of our summer…chaos and plans going awry.
The Sacred Fires of Beltane
Here’s an article that I wrote for the 2024 Beltane edition of the Òran Mór Celtic E‐Zine that explores the history of the Fire Festival of Beltane.
Change
Nothing is constant but change itself …
Awakening
Here’s an poem that I wrote for the 2024 Imbolc edition of the Òran Mór Celtic E‐Zine that celebrates the awakening of the year.
Scary Spidies and Wyrd ‘Shrooms
Here’s some wyrd and wonderful photos of Nature in time for All Hallows’ Eve. Happy trick-or-treating this evening …