Extended Summer on the 45th Parallel

Here in northern lower Michigan, we have been experiencing summer.

Yes, summer.  

In October.

It's been wonderful...

I've been soaking it all in, physically and spiritually.

The animals have also been enjoying the warm days and cool nights.

It's just the best of both worlds.

Beauty, and a second chance to get all those things done before winter hits.

Or for some, a third chance.

That would be me...

Truth be told, my mind is elsewhere.


It's on the beauty of the day.

And I'm not letting a single minute go by without giving it due praise.

For there is something very special about this time of year.  

It is truly a gift from God.

And it is not to be missed.

Even our hens are taking advantage of the warmth.

One Mama hatched out 3 eggs in the last week.  

We will enjoy watching these little ones grow over the winter.

But for now, they are with their Mama,
protected from the hustle and bustle of the other chickens,
and learning about "all things chicken" from Mama.
How to scratch for feed, etc.

There's also something about this weather that makes folks travel.

We have had several guests stop by these last few days.

And one such guest was bearing gifts, 

which included Zucchini bread, 

a pumpkin, 

our favorite candies, 

and a fresh bouquet of flowers.

Thank you Jean A.  from the Hoosier state  ~ we love you...

And tomorrow, my son Charlie and his family arrive from California.


The trip is two-fold.  

To show off their new baby daughter, Evie, along with 3 (almost 4) year-old David.

But also, it is a scouting trip for their new movie to be made in Michigan.

For those of you who don't know, my son, Charlie, is a filmmaker.


Click here to see Charlie and the new movie information...Ordinary World.

Until next time dear friends, God willing.