“I’m afraid I’ll soon feel worthless.” “What?” I was sure I was missing something. I was meeting with someone who had built a highly accomplished career. He was respected, skilled, and successful. Why would he feel that way? “In a few … [Read more...]

We have a farm. And on that farm, we host weekly farm-to-table dinners. Glorious, luxurious, delicious, seasonal dinners. These dinners are an important source of income for our farm. We feed the guests, and they help us feed our family. We have … [Read more...]

When I first began to believe that this city girl could move to the country, it was because the noise had started to feel louder. Not just traffic or machinery, but the constant grab for attention. The movement of more. More to do. More to manage. … [Read more...]

I had an interesting experience a number of years ago. I did a show for an hour special for PBS on what I call moral imagination, in which I tried to share a whole bunch of different lessons that people could incorporate into their daily lives, and … [Read more...]

I'm amazed by the busyness that May brings. This month is filled with transitions and changes, not only in the landscape as vibrant shades of green replace the cold, barren months, but also in our household, daily rhythms, and even in the growth of … [Read more...]

Last week, I turned 50, and I got a card that said, “Over the hill.” And honestly, it struck me as a surprisingly wise phrase. Not dreary. Not discouraging. Just a gentle reminder that maybe this is the season to cruise. Many (many, many) moons … [Read more...]

I’m not ashamed to admit it—we’re still hibernating. Slow movements. Unhurried thoughts. Careful planning paired with a surprising amount of rest. Days that feel locked in, full of pauses and waiting. We aren’t rushing the planning this year. … [Read more...]