Samhain & Haunted Block Party

"We meet them at the door-way, on the stair,
Along the passages they come and go,
Impalpable impressions on the air,
A sense of something moving to and fro" - Longfellow

There were goblins and ghouls...

and a cauldron of candy...
















and a dual survivor...

and games...
















and some spooky lantern making... ( inspired by these )

Stop the glorification of "busy."

Stop the glorification of "busy.", a photo by prsarahevans on Flickr.

Spontaneous Mountain Hike

"The world offers itself to your imagination." - Mary Oliver

Renfest: Huzzah!

"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men." - Roal Dahl

Pumpkin Pickin' 2012: Gifts of the Present Hour

"Fields everywhere invite you into them." - Mary Oliver

Dream Vessel

Hammers and nails,
Hammers and nails,
Build me a boat
To go chasing the whales. - Shel Silverstein

"Mama, I want to be a Marine Biologist when I grow up and I want Jeremy Wade's Job!"

Every Moment's Miracle

"Let me abide in your shadow —
Let me hold on
To the edge of your robe
As you determine what
You must let be lost
And what will be saved." - Mary Oliver (The Fox)























"Mama, come quick the fox is here", he squealed and points to the tree line.  "Get down", I whispered, "and don't look directly at it".  The fox determined we were not a threat and walked right past us, down the sidewalk and into the woods.  We could see the fox was suffering from mange.

We have seen the fox several times since our move to Big Woods. 

I called the Wildlife Rescue League and they explained the steps we need to take to feed and eventually medicate the fox so we're going to try to help the critter before the cold weather sets in.

Apple Pickin' Orchard Picnic 2012

There were ten thousand thousand fruit to touch,
Cherish in hand, lift down, and not let fall. - Robert Frost



There was the vinegary scent of old fallen apples.  There was the sky hinting of an approaching cold front.

There was the courage of a 7 yr old climber.  There was the velveteen muzzle of the dusty workhorse. 

There was picnic feast with dear friends.  There was the supper tart that you declared MOST delicious.  There was the tickle of sparkling cider.  There was the delicate crumb of sea-salted brownies. 


Cherish in heart, lift up, and not forget.