ramblings from an arkansas farm girl
Dear Sunday Letter friends,
Good morning from Denver! I’m visiting my son who lives in the Mile High City, so yes, I’m a happy momma right now. Until this weekend, I’d not seen him since Christmas. That’s hard on the soul. But that’s what happens when family is spread out and everyone’s busy with work and life. I fear this Sunday Letter will be short and sweet because, well, I’m in Colorado.Continue Reading
Do you remember the children’s picture book by Eric Carle titled The Very Hungry Caterpillar? Well, I have my own very hungry caterpillars, and they are so much fun to watch. Yes, I know they aren’t really “mine”, but I’ve been cultivating a butterfly garden since we moved here, and now that they’re here, I feel the need to observe and protect them.
A couple of days ago, I spied the first chrysalis of the season. It’s attached to the rock wall beside the back gate only a yard or so from one of our milkweed plants.
Magical.
And once I find one, I become completely obsessed.
Because where there’s one, more are sure to follow.Continue Reading
What I know today? Five things in no particular order… 1) Brrr! We had our first hard freeze and the back yard is a frosted wonderland this morning. We brought our ferns and other potted flowers inside last night and now the inside of our house looks like a greenhouse. (And by we I mean John.) Continue Reading
