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Category Archives: random thoughts
“It’s common to say that trees come from seeds. But how can a tiny seed create a huge tree? Seeds do not contain the resources needed to grow a tree. These must come from the medium or environment within which the tree grows. But the seed does provide something that is crucial : a place [...]
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mother awakens
the beginning of spring green swells with every rain storm. today rains with lightning and the thunder beings showed up most of the afternoon. i will have to check with my good buddy, alvin calvin, (one of my old timey neighbors who has been at our side since we arrived here in the mountains 33 [...]
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solstice
as the sun light rides the southern back ridge of the farm, the light shines into my eyes and through my family cranberry glass set in the south window for just these days, brightening my heart and reminding me of my ancestors and their love of me as one of the strong foundations that i [...]
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scorpio time
the seasons change, now the deep shadows keep the north spots cool all day, and wet. fallen leaves gather there to rot and become rich to the whole of the forest in the process. the tree trunks stand out now more with the rusts and luminous yellows staging their star role in the scenery now. [...]
Another visit home
Here I am again at the farm, So grateful there is a place to come that captures the moment of season shifts, starlight, and good company. I got in late sunday nite did some unwind in the hot tub and crashed in the Granny flat (each room has its name here), a great nights sleep [...]
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comings and goings
Michele is a force for sure. When we are here and Michele is here, all boats rise together. Younger family went west for a 10 day boating date with western family, so, Michele headed south for the cool(er) hills of Sunswept Farm. We sometimes call ourselves the 3 robots, for you old scifi channel buffs, [...]
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solar showers ahoy
we are getting some of the final touches on our farm and facilities. a solar shower is being made ready for the farm site, especially timed for the yoga retreat mado and meghan are bringing here this weekend. we are weed eating in all manner to make the place shine and glow. no one can [...]
Is Scribefire the answer?
I’ve been frustrated by the WordPress blog-posting interface. It allows for bulk uploads of images. It also allows for publishing of image galleries so that multiple images can be published as a stand-alone post. But it does not allow me to bulk-insert a bunch of photos into a post all at the same time, and [...]
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Around the farm
Here are some pictures I took around the farm last week… -Vanessa
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Community Momentum
As the waxing moon crosses bright night star jupiter, in the tropical sign of Aquarius, the community momentum is flowing in and out of sunswept farm. the people energy is coming together as is the nature neighbor hood as well, after a small bit of yoga by my bed in the morning before truely greeting [...]
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