Observations and lessons learned from living in the country

School is back in session, football season has begun, and harvest time is in full swing. Since life is so busy for all right now, I wrote a quick list, reflecting on our first year in the country.

1. Never, I repeat, never wear dress shoes to the barn!
2. Farm fresh eggs really do taste richer.
3. Living so far from town, we learned to make due with what was here instead of a quick trip to the store.
4. In the days of teen drama and mean girls, watching my daughter embrace her inner farm girl gives us great joy and relief.
5. That welcoming call of the goats and sheep at feeding time, so simple, such happy and friendly animals, I look forward to night time chores.
6. A clear, country night sky for star gazing
7. The magic of the woods: Fiddle-head hunting on a rainy spring day, the refreshing coolness of the creek in summer, autumn’s fire and beauty…
8. Watching the garden grow and learning to incorporate endless meals with tomatoes…
9. Peace and happiness…

Happy Fall!