Hope

“Farming is a profession of hope” ― Brian Brett

                                                       

Mr. The Mister and I are starting the Summer wind down in the garden. There will still be some very hot days in the next month or so, but the nights have started getting cooler. When the Sun pops over the trees, the yard becomes a field of diamonds. That means there’s still time to harvest quite a bit of food…but not as much as there was a week or so ago.

While sitting on the porch we discussed all the things we have to do so the garden can get ready for its Winter’s sleep. Herbs that did well need a place to keep growing, wood needs to be moved, dirt needs to get mixed for cooler weather growth, and so on.

Along with that, it’s time for me to start some creative projects for our shop, upcoming craft fairs, and the Yuletide holidays. I have called the first day of Autumn the “yarn gateway” for the past few years, as it’s truly a time of year where all the fiber items come out of their storage areas. Well, honestly, it’s more like I remember where they are after I brought them home from a sale.

The big thing, though, was that we had hope. Even if everything seems wacky right now, our hearts are full of gratitude for the simple life we live. Neither of us would change a thing.

What still gives you hope? Is there something that you’re grateful for right now?

All love,

KU