Bittersweet

Campfires, walks in the woods, a little bit of snow on the ground this morning. Collecting bittersweet and acorns and leaves on our hikes. New shearling mittens for my little one. Deliveries of stew beef from a friend (and newly-minted butcher.) Bluejays, Juncos, Woodpeckers, Chickadees, Sparrows, Titmice and Nuthatches circling the feeder. Pumpkin pie recipes.

My wonderful new job

I have a new job! Come this Fall, I will be the Livestock Manager at Stony Kill Farm. It's a working farm that exists to further environmental and agricultural education, and has a long and storied history. The barn itself dates to 1860, and the farmstead is simply gorgeous. Take a look at their site. I can't to it justice here.

I will be caring for six Hereford cows, four Jersey cows, a dozen or so Tunis sheep, two pigs, and a flock of turkeys and chickens.

These are some of the animals:

I am so grateful to have the chance to work with these animals and learn more about their care. Waking up to go to "work" in the morning is going to be a breeze.