“Choosing to let a good thing go in order to make room for something better is harder than I anticipated. And scary. So very scary.”
― The Enlightenment of Bees
― The Enlightenment of Bees
“... I do think there’s no better way to enrich your life than learning about the way things used to be and weaving into your daily routine at least a few time-honored practices and traditions whose simplicity and charm nourish the mind, body, and spirit.”
― Simply Living Well: A Guide to Creating a Natural, Low-Waste Home
― Simply Living Well: A Guide to Creating a Natural, Low-Waste Home
“Love is like farm work. It requires consistency, and imagination. Your body will ache and you will be fatigued, but there is no greater reward than seeing the fruits of your labor.”
― The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm
― The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm
“The pull of our roots can be such a strong force, no matter how far or wide we may roam.”
― Smoke, Roots, Mountain, Harvest: Recipes and Stories Inspired by My Appalachian Home
― Smoke, Roots, Mountain, Harvest: Recipes and Stories Inspired by My Appalachian Home
“I draw inspiration and energy from trying to make my little part of the world a better, healthier, more beautiful, and more sustainable place.”
― Simply Living Well: A Guide to Creating a Natural, Low-Waste Home
― Simply Living Well: A Guide to Creating a Natural, Low-Waste Home
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