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Dandelion Wine

Have you ever had it? Do you know anyone who makes it? Each spring as the dandelions begin to flood the open spaces along the highway, in sidewalk cracks, and heaven forbid our yards, I am reminded of my great-grandma and her dandelion wine. ~~~ “Pride of lions in the yard. Stare, and they burn […]

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Fireflies to Crickets

On Monday, our little Gwenna marked 7 weeks old. When she was born the fireflies were just starting to peak. Naomi loved watching her brothers trying to catch them and even tried to catch a few herself. Seven weeks ago we were still getting mostly salad greens in our farm share, then all of a […]

Posted in My Story | Tagged Crickets, Family, Food, Nature, Seasons | 2 Responses

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