The Sum of Summertime: Part I

With summer in its final countdown (don’t deny it, just embrace it), we wanted to share with all of you the whirlwind that was our summer. Turns out, it was a pretty busy time and — in order to fill you in properly — it’s going to take more than one post! Part I: The…

James’ Birthday and the Remnants of Spring

After a winter that stretched the limits of our patience and our firewood supply, spring and its pendulum swings have been a welcome change. We’ve been heading into the woods and into the outdoors, in general, looking for all our favorite returning characters — wildflowers, songbirds, edibles, etc. James’ birthday, recently, was an excellent excuse…