Hi Friend! Have you ever thought about how often you are asked about your “status?” Many of us log on to social media nearly every day and share what is new in our lives but even beyond social media, our titles at work define who we are in a company and our health care providers…
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The Federal Farmhouse Refrigerator Pickles
It’s canning season and our garden has beginning to burst with cucumbers! Before moving to the middle (of nowhere) I had never canned a single thing in my life and the closest I had ever gotten to canning is when I opened up jam or pickles from the grocery store. But wouldn’t you know, I…
Feels Like Summer
How do you make the most out of the longer summer days? Do you feel a change in rhythm when school is out or when we reach June 21st on the calendar? Are there other signals that notify you or give you permission to live differently in that season? No matter your official work hours,…
Finding yourself in a Field of Dreams
Hey there! Thanks for popping out to the middle today! I’m so glad you’re here. I thought I’d share this beautiful field with you today that instantly had made me think of the movie, Field of Dreams. Have you seen it? If you haven’t or it’s been a while, maybe plan for a throwback this…
This Week on the Podcast- Being Open to Advice
Have you ever had someone share some advice to you that you hadn’t solicited? It’s not always easy having others point things out to us as adults but if we take the time to listen rather than respond immediately, we can sometimes learn something about ourselves and maybe even slightly change. On today’s podcast I’m…
A More Beautiful Life
Do you ever feel like some days you “have it together” while other days feel like the train is coming off the tracks? I can’t tell you the countless days, months, years, and seasons in my life where things ran smoothly and at other times, I couldn’t seem to find the much-needed balance which led…
The Latest from the Middle
Hey there friends! I hope this finds you well. I’m currently sitting in our dining room, admiring the successful fire I built (it usually fails) with our dog, Riggs, at my feet. It’s a gray but cozy day here in the middle. So I thought I would drop a line here with the latest. We…
Delight in the Unexpected
How many of you have ever rented a storage unit? My husband and I have rented at a storage facility twice. Once was to use the fenced in yard for storing the boat, I convinced him we needed at a boat show and the second time was when we were preparing to move here to…
Finding Belonging Through Rekindling the Past
Learn how our how our 184-year-old historic home has drawn descendants back to their family home, and how through it all we have found meaning, peace, authenticity, and belonging.
Farmhouse Manifesto
Watch or read the farmhouse manifesto that fuels the desire to connect and share the stories of home.
FARMHOUSE STORYTELLER JOURNAL 