Week 3 & 4 - Status Quo

The wind is relentless this year. I have no control over the weather, so I just wait. The apple trees are in blossom and look beautiful.

Week 2: Anticipation

March was a lost month. Lost only to farm activities due to cold weather and windy, windy days and nights. It is impossible to work outside in the wind. For me at least. I think the painting is getting a little murky and overgrown with weeds so I must get out my paints! Better news next week I hope. I am anticipating the renewal process.

Week 3&4 - From Snow to Sun

It is an absolutely gorgeous day for winter. Sun and clear blue skies is the reminder or things to come. I'm still frantically working on organizing my genealogy. Next week I fly to Virginia again to see grandkids (so they won't forget me!) I am sure when I return it will be back to the weeds and seeds. I am excited about spring. I hope you are too.

Week 1&2: Crispy Crunchy White

Crispy, crunchy white. That was last week. This week the sun has melted the snow and warmed the earth. It is much like a typical spring day. It is a warning that I need to get out paper and pencil and seeds and make a plan. However, I am still organizing genealogy.

Week 4 & 5: Canvas of White

The canvas the past two weeks has been white...not because I haven't "painted" anything, but because it has been snowing off and on for two weeks. This has caused me to go into hibernation and seek for solace within my bookshelves some of which are filled with genealogy in need of organization. I have decided that is where I am going to be for the next month...deep in pruning my family trees since its too cold to prune apple trees. Pruning will always lead to healthier trees and a better crop. Does the same rule apply to family trees?

Week 2/3: Farm Photography

Last week I read an article about taking photos of your garden. This idea intrigues me and I think it is my first stroke on my canvas for the year (see last week). Taking photos of things growing or grown and of interest around the garden adds to the creative process of planting, growing, and harvesting. Look for some of the photos I take during the year on this blog.

Week 1: A New Beginning

A new year always spurs one on to new resolutions and organizing and planning. The year stretches before us like a blank canvas waiting for us to paint our dreams and desires onto its waiting whiteness. This is the time that we do the creative planning of what will be on that canvas as the year unfolds.....so dream on everyone.