Here in the Pioneer Valley we know how lucky we are with many choices of local organically grown food. There are farmer's markets in the surrounding towns most every day of the week. If a person or family have no space to grow their own food, or if rabbits are too greedy, folks in Western Massachusetts can simply stroll into one of several markets for fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, goat cheese and grass fed 'humanely' raised meats. It truly is a paradise in many ways here in the valley … [Read more...] about Blog Action Day and World Food Day 2011 #BAD11
Blog Action Day and World Food Day 2011 #BAD11
Here in the Pioneer Valley we know how lucky we are with many choices of local organically grown food. There are farmer's markets in the surrounding towns most every day of the week. If a person or family have no space to grow their own food, or if rabbits are too greedy, folks in Western Massachusetts can simply stroll into one of several markets for fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, goat cheese and grass fed 'humanely' raised meats. It truly is a paradise in many ways here in the valley … [Read more...] about Blog Action Day and World Food Day 2011 #BAD11
Berry Busy Fussy Birds
"Whoa!" said the Cedar Waxwing to the Northern Flicker. "Hey! Can you not see this branch is occupied???!! And don't you know you are a woodpecker!??" "Sorry.""Do not loose your feathers over it . . . I just did not see you for all the ripe berries luring me in. Yes! Of course I know I am a woodpecker, and if you were paying attention you would have noticed that I often perch rather than hold onto branches and trunks like some of my cousins. By the way, I saw Ms. Pileated … [Read more...] about Berry Busy Fussy Birds
Berry Busy Fussy Birds
"Whoa!" said the Cedar Waxwing to the Northern Flicker. "Hey! Can you not see this branch is occupied???!! And don't you know you are a woodpecker!??" "Sorry." "Do not loose your feathers over it . . . I just did not see you for all the ripe berries luring me in. Yes! Of course I know I am a woodpecker, and if you were paying attention you would have noticed that I often perch rather than hold onto branches and trunks like some of my cousins. By the way, I saw Ms. Pileated Woodpecker on … [Read more...] about Berry Busy Fussy Birds
Capturing And Holding Light At The Edge of Darkness
It is pure joy . . . while in the garden . . . to see the sun cresting and rising over Walnut hill into a clear crisp new day. The days are shorter now but to have the sunlight for any amount of time is welcome. Rain and clouds have smouthered the sun for weeks it seems, while the land and houses have absorbed the deluge of water falling and drowning out the light. Our spirits need light. The old farmhouse here does too and hopefully the swollen doors will dry out with the … [Read more...] about Capturing And Holding Light At The Edge of Darkness
