Jeremy’s Dream: A Goat Milk Revolution

It was March of 2020. With little warning, schools closed down and I knew major change was on the horizon. As Jeremy and I walked towards the overgrown trail that led from my parents’ house to ours, I asked him what his one wish for his childhood would be. Without hesitation, my six-year-old son replied:Continue reading “Jeremy’s Dream: A Goat Milk Revolution”

What a Difference a Year Makes!

“Hey, whatever happened to that shed you were going to buy?” The text from Roger message popped up on my phone screen. It had been several months since I first reached out to Roger about living with me. I had been so lonely since my husband left several years before — and overwhelmed by theContinue reading “What a Difference a Year Makes!”

From Burden to Blessing

There were so many times I wanted to sell. When the snow made our long, winding driveway impassable for months. When the wolf spiders the size of hands clung to the basement walls. When the lack of Internet led me to the Wawa parking lot to connect to WiFi. When the memories of my marriageContinue reading “From Burden to Blessing”

Embracing an Opportunity for Change

This time last year I’d never have predicted I’d be spending my hours weighing the benefits of a Nigerian Dwarf goat vs a Mini Alpine. But in the wake of school closings and virtual learning this fall, I’m embracing this opportunity for change! My son likes the idea of homeschooling with Mommy, and so IContinue reading “Embracing an Opportunity for Change”