The more things change, the more they stay the same… Christina here, writing about summer traditions and how things feel both old and new right now.Some things are the same as every year.Typical of my life in June, the kids are aski ...
Dancing Rabbit has begun to blossom again, with petals unfurling into dance parties, potlucks, movie nights, and… drum roll please… visitors! We did it. Whew! It's been a wild ride to get to this point, but finally we have arrived; and I even learne ...
The scythe is an elegant tool, used effectively for centuries, and still the best around for slicing mature grasses and other tall tender plants down to a nice turf with reliable efficiency. No motor, no noisiness beyond the repeated swoosh of the b ...
With one last half-hearted dump of snow on April 20, winter finally lost its grip on us here in northeast Missouri, and spring has settled in for the moment.Liz here, with the latest on ecovillage life at Dancing Rabbit.I’ve been watching th ...
As in other places around the world, things are slowly returning to a semblance of normal around here, and last week, we had our first potluck in over a year. Of course, potluck has changed for now; we are gathering outdoors with room to spread out, ...
My musings of the last two weeks include questions about what is a leader, how does one lead, and can I make a difference in the world by stepping into more leadership roles.Hi folks! Prairie here with another update from the northeast corner of ...
As we approach the equinox, I've been noticing and appreciating the lengthening days here in Northeast Missouri. Our chickens have too, going from two or three eggs on a good day to a dozen-plus day after day here in mid-March. Just as the grass is ...
I know from personal experience to heed the advice of people who have lived in Missouri for a while; March weather always comes with surprises, no matter how nice the weather is right in front of you.Liz here, reporting that the weather in the last ...
