“Oh, yes! It’s Ladies Night.” Amy hits the town with her good buddies while the men frost cupcakes at home with the children. Unexpected adventures are had in both quarters.

For our 10th anniversary, my husband surprises me with a trip out of my comfort zone.

Last Saturday, local artist and permaculture activist Phyllis Logan celebrated her 80th birthday with family, friends, and neighbors at the Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center. I’m here to tell you…that woman knows how to throw a party.

Thanks to the children and their passion for slides, I’ve discovered a new treat for myself.

This week, our special order came in for a landing. Instead of the usual dozen or so eggs, the folks of Rocket Acres slipped a pint of ground cherries on our egg box.

Last Sunday, the time had come to say goodbye to the Mills Lawn “Big Toy”. We spent a leisurely afternoon doing just that.

Summer cherries make a splashy morning smoothie.

For our new swimmer, a hearty breakfast of egg, potato, and a pile of spinach is just the thing.

Whenever a great idea presented itself at this week’s Antioch Writers’ Workshop intensive, I hoped to be poised with my pencil.

An invisible leash keeps my children close but it’s getting longer.