This week the weather is not cooperating. Blustery does not even begin to describe the blizzard happening outside this "spring" day. The Growing Boys and I need to be planting tomatoes and sunflowers in the hightunnel and all the salad greens are ready for the outside gardens.... Maybe I should just be thankful for one last day to sit by the fire.
Today while folding laundry I decided to check out an interview with Brandon Shaerd of Farmstead Meatsmith during the Healthy Living Summit. So many things he says hit close to home for me. He talks about wanting to be with his family not working so far away from home and commuting each day. He talks about the idea that our work could be with our family producing the things that our family needs close to home. I think the quote was something like "bring your sustenance close to home". I like that a lot..so much that I'll say it again "bring your sustenance close to home. Now I know growing your food at home is not for everyone and I'm kindof thankful it's not because then nobody would need to come visit us on Saturday mornings at farmers market but man I enjoy being here on the farm with our crew working day to day to produce healthy and beautiful things. I hope that as you enjoy one last day snuggled up inside that you are also feeling a sense of purpose in the life you are choosing to live and if not that you make the necessary changes and choose to live a life with purpose.
"The ability to produce for yourself is prosperity" Brandon Sheard
On a side note all these photos were taken by our youngest Growing Boy. I'm a proud momma, our boys are beginning to turn into young men with thoughts and talents of their own. We are very blessed by them both even when things get crazy and wild.
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