January

It's been snowing for days, literally. And ice, and sleet, and a variety of other winter weather type things are falling from the sky. On the one hand, it's picturesque. On the other, driving and shoveling are epic chores. But I'm planning on going on a snow shoe through the state park this weekend. If you've never tried snow shoeing, it's very helpful to beat winter blues. You're outside, moving and enjoying the weather, rather than just negotiating the complications it causes. Plus, it's great exercise.

We are also in the process of looking for a place a little closer to the farming internship. The current house isn't really close to anything, and it's in limbo- so we've been scouring the ads for small, cabin- like spaces that allow the antics of two dogs and a few cats. Then, hopefully we can simultaneously finish up dealing with the house, and move on. Its looking like we are taking a place on a sheep farm, an itty bitty cabin with a fenced in yard. It's warm, it hasn't a decent sized bathroom, and a gas stove. Plus, it's on a sheep farm. A.Sheep.Farm.

I'm humbled by how lucky I am. Yea, there is a long way to go to owning my own farm. But in just a few months we've moved to a year long internship on an organic farm, and potentially a new home on a farm as well. Plus, I'm not trying to reach this goal alone. I've got someone who shares the vision, and wants to work with me to reach it. That's invaluable and rare.

Alright, now to bring up some wood for the stove, it's chilly in January.