Relationship Maintenance

Jan 5, 2016 | Daily Life

Maintenance. It’s not a glamorous subject, but it’s reality. Our bodies, our houses, our cars need to be looked after and tweaked now and then. For those of us in creative endeavors or, really, for anyone with an active online presence, there are virtual realities to...

Fowl Fecundity

Jul 14, 2014 | Animals, Daily Life

Egg production is thus far down sharply today. I’ve just had a talk with Millie. Fowl fecundity being the sine qua non of a factory farm, no matter how tiny, I asked her to rally and showcase the team spirit reflected in the signs and posters hung inside the...

Lone Turkey Hen

Jul 13, 2014 | Animals, Daily Life

The lone turkey hen who comes into the yard now and then was, again by herself, across a newly mown field near the edge of the woods 80 yards off the road as I walked this morning. Would love to know her story. Haven’t seen chicks in two years or a male in...
‘Tis the season

‘Tis the season

Jul 11, 2014 | Daily Life

‘Tis the season. First, a neighbor who’s been sharing extra garden produce. Then, as I was on my way back from a walk this morning, the other neighbor hollered and asked if I wanted some tomatoes. Uh, yes. Then I took extra eggs to a working lunch with...

Gentle Coup

Jul 10, 2014 | Animals, Daily Life

I do believe there’s been a gentle coup. It sure seems like Millie is now the dominant hen. She’s quicker, she’s a little bigger, and she’s not shy about going for corn or cantaloupe or anything else first, but while she’s clearly out...

Mr. Hall

Jul 6, 2014 | Daily Life

Walked out this morning to the sight of our neighbor, Mr. Hall, sitting in his plastic chair between his garden and the fence, with three bags hanging on our side. Okra, green beans and cucumbers. Made him the first recipient of Millie eggs and he promised to send...