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Four Cedars Farms: Walking on water (sort of)

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Walking on water (sort of). The snowshoes arrived and the pruning continues. Winter (dormant) pruning is not for the faint of heart for several reasons: walking in snow shoes raises the heart rate; it's still pretty cold outside; and the deep snow requires plenty of bending. But mostly, pruning requires courage because once the snip is made there's no turning back, no Undo button to click on, no history to delete. That's me enjoying an afternoon outdoors not standing knee-deep in snow. Air, Land and Sea.

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Four Cedars Farms: 12/27/09 - 1/3/10

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What is a picture worth? Words are things and a small drop, if ink falling like dew upon a thought, produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think. Lord Byron said that some 200 years ago. Today we have Oprah's book club and publishers who seek out non-writers (like Howie Mandel) so that they may convert television fame into book sales. What's a writer to make of these developments? More importantly, how is a writer to soldier on against such odds? How about 65,000 words? I am the mistress ...

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Four Cedars Farms: 8/16/09 - 8/23/09

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Fearlessness in the modern kitchen. A few weeks ago, hubby and I snuck away from the farm to see the film. The movie tells two stories: Julia Child’s journey to learn and ultimately teach French cooking to ordinary Americans, and Julie Powell’s journey to make a name for herself as a writer as she attempts to master Child’s tome,. Mastering the Art of French Cooking. And is there a better way to enjoy life than to cook a meal and then share it with those you love? Julia, we will not be afraid! It represe...

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Four Cedars Farms: 3/28/10 - 4/4/10

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The circular nature of things. One month ago I wrote this post. And isn’t that a better way to look at it? One month ago, winter held our farm, and me, in a firm and icy grip. I’m glad life moves in circles. Spring is here now. I don't look for my boots anymore. Tonight’s walk to the shore was made in my slippers! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). I am the mistress of Four Cedars Farms, a mythical place where spirits dance, characters are formed, and plots thicken. Grapes are grown here also. Welcome.

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tMichaelB: May 2008

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TMichaelB is the web site for Tom Bengtson, who writes about business, religion, family and politics. Thursday, May 29, 2008. SmartyPig for the kids. I might just give each of my kids a SmartyPig account. This is a service dreamed up by a bank in Des Moines that sounds to me like a pretty good application of internet social networking. There are a lot of internet bank accounts but this is the first one I have heard of that allows others to deposit money into someone else’s account. Posted by Tom Bengtson.

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Four Cedars Farms: 11/22/09 - 11/29/09

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Even tradition needs periodic change. I remember adopting the holiday as my own when my sons were toddlers. Transporting twins anyplace, let alone a holiday place, meant packing the car full with diapers, bottles, toys, a playpen, portable booster seats, and at least three sets of extra outfits each. Whew! What a chore that was. Cooking a turkey, stuffing, vegetables and pies for a dozen or more had to be easier than that, I thought at the time. And for the most part, it has been. We've been blessed with...

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Four Cedars Farms: 2/21/10 - 2/28/10

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A cold morning's routine inspires. Labels: Things are different here. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). I am the mistress of Four Cedars Farms, a mythical place where spirits dance, characters are formed, and plots thicken. Grapes are grown here also. Welcome. View my complete profile. Observations on rural America. Speaking of the Spirit. Things are different here. A cold mornings routine inspires. Expand Your Universe Here. Preserve Your Story Before It's Too Late! Air, Land and Sea. Living your Faith at Work.

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Four Cedars Farms: 10/4/09 - 10/11/09

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A killing frost brings changes to mealtime. At dinner, Hubby and I enjoyed our last red tomatoes with fresh basil. It felt like just another light summertime meal if not for the roar of a hot fire warming our toes inside while outside the October sun cast long shadows over our now decimated garden. Ahh, autumn. Last Sunday's New York Times magazine offers some interesting reading for foodies; it's their food issue. Included is this article by Michael Pollan. Tomorrow, the forecast calls for snow. Tha...

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Four Cedars Farms: A cold morning's routine inspires

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A cold morning's routine inspires. Labels: Things are different here. Beautiful picture painted with words and the pics were a bonus! February 26, 2010 at 4:12 PM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). I am the mistress of Four Cedars Farms, a mythical place where spirits dance, characters are formed, and plots thicken. Grapes are grown here also. Welcome. View my complete profile. Observations on rural America. Speaking of the Spirit. Things are different here. A cold mornings routine inspires.

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Four Cedars Farms: 9/27/09 - 10/4/09

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Coming to expect the unexpected. It made sense for us to supplement our furnace heat with wood heat because wood is so plentiful here; we chose to place the stove in the kitchen because it is the coldest room in the house, running about five degrees colder than the two story section of the main house. Our farmhouse had had a fire! There were no answers for us up there. Like much of this farmhouse’s past, we have only conjecture and scant memories from distant neighbors. Oh well. Labels: Hobby Farming 101.