Posts Tagged ‘dreams’

Being Practical Isn’t All That Great

I hate that title. What I really want to say is “Being Practical” sucks. Or at least the common understanding of that phrase. I recently did something incredibly impractical. It’s something that could take years to fix, will most certainly cost thousands of dollars, will create unforeseeable stress and frustrating amounts of work, has already [...]

Interesting Detours (Are Covered in Paint)

I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by. – Douglas Adams We had every intention of getting back on the road by January 1st. The deadline seems ridiculously funny now that we’re two months behind schedule and covered in paint. Despite knowing better, I still love setting unrealistic goals. [...]

The Collective Female Energy (and an Invitation)

I’m nearing the end of my last month on the Visionary Mom Team. I have only a few weeks left to go before I’ll have to say goodbye to Lisa and the 9 other women who have supported and encouraged me since August. I underestimated what a gentle but pivotal role the team would played [...]

Unhappy News (and dreams and fears)

I’m feeling like the rubber ball attached to a paddle, one second flying high with wild excitement, the next being bashed against a wall. Success, failure, inspiration, frustration, pieces clicking into place, only to crumble apart again. A person can only ride a rollercoaster for so long before they need to vomit. Consider this my [...]

Thoughts On The Farm: Could We Do This?

Happy Bench Monday – Farm Edition (Or Seven Turkeys On A Ford) There comes a point where the romance wears off and you realize just how much hard work is involved in sustainable farming. I think I reached that point on Thursday. Don’t get me wrong: there is a part of us that does not [...]