Biomass-Burning Incinerator At Our Doorstep Maybe you’ve noticed I’ve been absent from the blog rolls these days. Here’s why: early this summer, we got word that a company from Maine was...
Family History With an only child, keeping family history alive is so important. Daisy is the heir apparent to all our collective memories, so I try to take as many photos,...
Making Memories There’s nothing better than a good old red white and blue, wrapped yourself up in an American flag, July fourth holiday. And nothing says July fourth better than a...
Purple Carrots Hooray, it’s finally summer! Which means it’s time to head back to our local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) for spinach, garlic scapes, turnips, pea pods, herbs, strawberries, and all...
Six Weeks of Camp Daisy was hesitant on the first day. Arriving amidst a flock of parents and excited children, we were directed to the girl’s barn to drop off her...
The Power of One: 25th High School Reunion By HF Contributing Writer, Dana Pilson This past weekend was my 25th high school reunion. I went to a boarding school in New...
The Power of One: Weaned By HF Contributing Writer, Dana Pilson I remember it well, Daisy as a chubby pink baby. She looks up at me with a toothless grin, and...
The Power of One: Experiment of a Large Family BY HF Contributing Writer, Dana Pilson Ophelia the only, says she’s lonely She wants a playmate at home. She has toys galore,...
The Power of One: Art Smarts BY HF Contributing Writer, Dana Pilson There are few things more wonderful than a child’s creativity. Daisy recently crafted this family portrait from a kit...
The Power of One: Oh My Only-itis BY HF Contributing Writer, Dana Pilson I admit it. I have “only-itis.” Or perhaps you could call it “pedia-envy.” Now that it’s spring and...
The Power of One: The Bounty of Books BY HF Contributing Writer, Dana Pilson Would Arthur be as amusing without D.W.? Who would Stella impart all her worldly knowledge to, without...
The Power of One: My One and Only Daisy BY HF Contributing Writer, Dana Pilson I knew it would happen someday, I just didn’t expect it so soon. Returning home from...