welcome to the farm
May 26 2014
We capped off a long weekend by attending the Memorial Day Parade, something Rhinebeck does especially well. Here are some images from the parade. Sarah watched from under her fine new hat. Jen’s parents visited for the weekend, as did Erica and Geoff. We celebrated the publication of Erica’s first book, Intimacy and Family in […]
May 18 2014
Jen and Sarah took riding lessons together Saturday morning at Southlands. Susie taught Jen to ride Hero, whom I heard described as the Magic Horse. Susie was amazed that Jen had only one riding lesson since she was Sarah’s age. Sarah had a lesson with Allison on Rocky, the sweet yet balky pony. Here they are […]
May 11 2014
Jen started the day with her customary Mother’s Day breakfast in bed. We decided to take a year off from giving her presents that she was required to plant, and instead gave her books to read and write in. Sarah also made her a polka-dot headband. Jen spent most of the day planting things anyhow. […]
May 04 2014
In the city people wonder why they never see baby pigeons; in the country it’s the same with squirrels. In both places the reason is the same: it’s because they grow quickly. Here, though, is an unmistakably young squirrel. On Saturday we had a sun shower. Everything is greening up nicely. Here is one of […]