>The light is returning. Every day it takes longer for the sun to set. I love it.With this renewal of light, evident in the warmer air, and vibrational hum of the awakening earth, comes an awakening from within as well.Of course, we all know that from the Winter Solstice onward, the days are spiraling outward … Continue reading >Blessed Imbolc/Candlemas
Author: Birch Wind
Mom of five kids aged 16-36. Journeying though life, and looking for the way home. Trying to remember that the map is hidden in all I see, even in the face of the grief that has settled upon me since my daughter passed away in 2016. Currently picking through scattered pieces.
Looks like Winter Left Early -Jan 19 2010
If the weather could be like today all year round, how enjoyable that would be. Warm but not at all hot, slight breeze, sun shining.... Well, ok, in all honesty, I enjoy the rain and storms sometimes also, but temperature-wise it was just delightful.Today, after our walk, we poked about the garden and sure enough, … Continue reading Looks like Winter Left Early -Jan 19 2010
>Looks like Winter Left Early -Jan 19 2010
>If the weather could be like today all year round, how enjoyable that would be. Warm but not at all hot, slight breeze, sun shining.... Well, ok, in all honesty, I enjoy the rain and storms sometimes also, but temperature-wise it was just delightful.Today, after our walk, we poked about the garden and sure enough, … Continue reading >Looks like Winter Left Early -Jan 19 2010
>1 Gallon Mandarin Clove is Done
>Ok, well not 'done' as in "Drink Me!!!" But it has gone to .999 and is dry, dry, dry. Note to self.. MORE honey next time round. So, if the hydrometor reading was correct when we began, this is a 16% batch. Quite clear, light yellow in colour. I think I taste the clove, there … Continue reading >1 Gallon Mandarin Clove is Done
Why, Hello there 2010!
The Holiday Season was far more enjoyable than I had expected. Sure, there were the bills that didn't get paid, but each child got what they really wanted and that meant alot to me. We aren't the kind of family that buys gifts all year long. Gifts are (for the most part) saved for Birthdays … Continue reading Why, Hello there 2010!
In the Wind 