A Sweater for James
A Sweater For James A week ago it came to me Soon two years ol our James will be I’ll make a sweater like his eyes Blue as Whitman County skies I knitted early, I knitted late I got it done at any rate. Pickles …
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September’s Podcast Episode: How to Disappear
It’s a new episode of the Woolgathering Podcast! In this month’s podcast, we are welcoming September and the beginning of Fall. In this seventh episode of the second season, Sweetheart, an orphaned bunny, learns a better way to search for her family. Listen here:
Earth Hearts -Coming Into Fullness
Last Sunday, it was a joy to gather our first Earth Hearts Circle at Spring Bird. This was the first time leading a workshop with my Mom, which was a complete delight and pleasure! The afternoon flew by as we engaged all of our five …
Bat Reborn
Got any good bat stories? I have one that involves a bat encounter while on vacation in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and includes a series of rabies shots for my daughter Penelope. And yes, while bats can be rabid, they’re usually harmless to us. …
What Do I Do Without You Full Moon
Well, the moon may be waning, but I still wanted to honor this month’s full moon. I decided to honor the juvenile red tail hawk who has been crying piercing and shrill shrieks. There were a couple of weeks where he’d cry incessantly. It was …
Tomatillos and Salsa Two Ways
Ooooh! Look at this bowl of tomatillos! We’ve been fortunate to have some healthy and productive tomatillo plants this year. Summer is the Season of Salsa!!! We have two favorite recipes (one green and one roasted red) that we learned while we (Patrick and I) …
August’s Episode of the Woolgathering Podcast
In this month’s podcast, we are welcoming August and the end of Summer. In this sixth episode of the second season, Sweetheart, an orphaned bunny, gets caught in the rain and learns about a possible and scary reason for the disappearance of her family. Listen …
DIY Clay Mobile
This was a project I shared in the Summer Issue of Woolgathering. They were meant to be bells, but the ceramic wasn’t resonant enough. So, they are dreamy sea creature mobile creations. I used air dry clay, which I sealed with a varnish and other …
Greenhouse Update!
Greenhouse update! We’re finishing up the exterior of our greenhouse – which is now technically a brown house. We painted it a grey-brown to match the house and to disappear into the landscape. This week, Pat began preparing for the stairs by mounting a board …
Nature Kid Cartoon: How I Got My Butterfly
I’ve been wanting (so badly) to get better at telling stories with words and images and image-words. AND THEN – I want to tell/show stories about my relationship with nature — and stories representing myself as nature. So — Here is a stab! I want …
Summer Ice Cream!!
We’re totally getting ice cream tonight! What’s your favorite flavor? This image came from the postcard included with the Summer Issue of Woolgathering! Not a subscriber to Woolgathering? Don’t worry, Sweetheart! Learn more about Woolgathering, my quarterly, ad-free magazine about the seasons and our deep …
Wren Moon!
So, yesterday was a full moon that came after a very full week at Spring Bird. We’ve had a family emergency, a busy week of nature/art camp, and we are babysitting chickens! So, for this month, I chose to honor the wren, because this time …
Coming into Fullness Workshop
Coming into Fullness an “Earth Hearts” Gathering with Peg and Anna Lentz Sunday: 8/22/2021 From: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $75 Join us for an afternoon of playing, creating, and feasting in Spring Bird’s Woods! Peg and Anna will guide participants, dearest Earth Hearts, in ceremonies, creative activities, and woodland …
Upcoming Workshop!!!
Outdoor Gong Bath at Spring Bird with Rachel E. Maley Saturday Date: 8/21/2021 From: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Gongs have been used throughout history to signify awakening, arrivals, and important transitions. Enjoy a brief guided meditation followed by an immersion in the sounds of the gong and Spring Bird’s …