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Leigh Shearin is farmer, baker, teacher, and lifelong dreamer.

Leigh earned a B.A. degree in Studio Art at Maryville College and worked as a graphic artist before earning an ASS degree in Culinary Art. She has worked as a chef, baker and culinary arts instructor. Most recently, she and her husband bought rural land and are developing Winterrest, a small farm in central New York. Through all this, Leigh wrote stories and poems…some published; some tucked away.

She is happiest living off the land and is an ardent supporter of local and sustainable farms, farmers and practices. Seasonal fresh produce from Winter'Rest Farm is even on the menus of some Farm-to-Fork restaurants in the Central New York area. Leigh is also an accomplished photogra ...more

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Leigh Shearin Occasionally. My biggest problem is finding time to tie myself to the keyboard. I've got the storylines in my head, but a peaceful span of time in whi…moreOccasionally. My biggest problem is finding time to tie myself to the keyboard. I've got the storylines in my head, but a peaceful span of time in which to write can be elusive.(less)

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Leigh Shearin Freeing the stories in my head. Letting them breath and inspire others. Being able to spread emotions and scenes at the feet of others. It feels like …moreFreeing the stories in my head. Letting them breath and inspire others. Being able to spread emotions and scenes at the feet of others. It feels like a gift...(less)

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John Bloom and the Victory Garden

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The Road: A Story To Pass The Time

She had never seen the road before.

Snaking its way out of the woods in a steel-grey river of gravel, the road was bordered by spotty, melting snow. Overwhelmed by curiosity, she pulled to the side of the street, put her car in reverse, and rolled back to a better vantage point.
She drove this route all the time; it was the way to church on Sunday. She was also a lifelong daydreamer and vista-gazer Read more of this blog post »

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