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The Last Episode of the The Woolgathering Podcast –  For Now

The Last Episode of the The Woolgathering Podcast – For Now

Hey All! It’s the final chapters and podcast for my novel Beatriz!  Thanks to all who have been listening as I have been producing them.  If you haven’t listened to Beatriz yet, check out the Woolgathering Podcast (found wherever you get your podcasts or HERE) 

Happy Holidays!!!!

Happy Holidays!!!!

As we head into the weekend and a blizzard here at Spring Bird, I want to wish you Happy Holidays! Take care of yourselves!!!!

New Tote Bags For Sale

New Tote Bags For Sale

Tote Bags Hand Drawn Farmers Market Tote Bag I am a person who can not have too many tote bags. I want a different tote bag for each of my moods and for every day of the week. I want different tote bags for carrying 

The Latest Episode of the Woolgathering Podcat

The Latest Episode of the Woolgathering Podcat

Listen to the latest episode of the Woolgathering Podcast! In this episode, Grandma begins to really worry, and Beatriz and the witches work through the problems at hand. 

Basset Hound Puppy Sticker

Basset Hound Puppy Sticker

When I was little, I loved the book “The Christmas Day Kitten” by James Herriot.  Not only did I covet a tiny kitten for Christmas, but I also wanted to flop on the ground in front of the fireplace alongside Herriot’s large, droopy basset hounds. 

Full Moon in Wild and Wise

Full Moon in Wild and Wise

This wayfaring tree has been calling to me.  It grows near our patio, and I don’t remember its leaves remaining this far into December. They are such a lovely shade of purple. It is said that if you come across a wayfaring tree, you are 

Creating Winter Spaces

Creating Winter Spaces

This image is the cover of the “Winter 2022” Issue of Woolgathering. It’s the final issue of Woolgathering, my nature magazine devoted to our connection to the seasons, and it should be landing in mailboxes today! This year, I featured chairs on the covers of 

Listen to the Latest Episode of the Woolgathering Podcast!!!

Listen to the Latest Episode of the Woolgathering Podcast!!!

New episode of the Woolgathering Podcast! Beatriz: Chapters 31 and 32 In this episode, Professor Brenton experiences a life altering transformation as does the witches’ village, unfortunately. Does anyone smell smoke?

Vegan Golden Soup

Vegan Golden Soup

This SOUP – is life changing! I came across the recipe for this Vegan Golden Soup by @makeitdairyfree and cooked it up, yesterday. I was really making it for myself to eat all week, but the kids gobbled up multiple bowls of it for dinner! 

Cat Head Ornaments For Sale!

Cat Head Ornaments For Sale!

Hey there – I know that you are being inundated with offers, sales, discounts etc. – especially now that we are in the season of gifting and giving . . .and . . . .here is yet another one!  I am here to tell you 

Generous Turkey

Generous Turkey

As a second grader I stood in front of an enormous Tom turkey during a field trip to a turkey farm. He strutted and stretched his wings, wobbled his gobble, and looked at us menacingly with his multicolored bald head. Who was this creature? I 

Listen to the Latest Episode of Woolgathering Podcast!

Listen to the Latest Episode of Woolgathering Podcast!

Listen to the latest episode of the Woolgathering Podcast! In this episode, we follow Gloria as she makes her way to the witches’ village and unwittingly frees Professor Brenton, but as it turns out, he is not the only freed. Others will show their true 

Woodland Mushroom Ornaments For Sale

Woodland Mushroom Ornaments For Sale

Phew! I managed to forage these green mushrooms just before the first real snowfall of the season!  It is well known that woodland  mushrooms are lucky. These ornaments are no different. They are guaranteed to bring good luck to their new homes! Besides being lucky, 

The Ceremony of Celebrating

The Ceremony of Celebrating

I can’t believe we are starting another week already! The weekend went quickly as it was spent in the good company of my family.  With Pat’s sister visiting, we celebrated Thanksgiving early and therefore spent two and a half days grocery shopping, cooking, and preparing