Ocean

I bring my daily morning animal report to Ed: I think Apple is hiding her eggs. Also, I searched the whole barn but found no kittens. They...

A wagging finger follows me all morning long: what's this pile all about? -- asks the voice behind it. Wag, wag, wag, right in the dir...

Before farmhouse cleaning, before breakfast, before Ed is fully awake, I make my way to the barn. The cheepers are all over me, nudging eac...

I come downstairs to fix breakfast. I glance out the kitchen window. This is so routine for me! I like to see how the light falls on the ba...

Early, oh so early. Why not sleep in? I'm retired. Sleeping in is what you do when you're retired. Too much to do. Clock still se...

We've had winters like this before: cold, snowless. I can't pretend that they're a favorite. I like snow! But I also do appreci...