Well, we survived the Virginia version of the polar vortex. Compared to places farther north, we didn't have it bad at all. We only had to bring …
homesteading
Snow Days
We had a lovely, peaceful snowstorm over the weekend. No high winds or power outages, just lots of snow. Most of the kids have been in and out all day …
Good Enough
Of all the garments I've sewed over the past decade or so, Beatrix's linen dress gave me the most trouble, and I'm the least pleased with the results. …
Eighteen
Last Sunday, driving home from Mass, Seth looked over at me and asked, "Are you crying again because I'm eighteen?" It was his birthday, and yes, I …