Hiatus No More!

Hello, all! (If there is anyone still reading, that is!)

I know it has been a long time, and frankly, the lack of pressure to post frequently (or at all!!) has been kind of nice. There were times at the farm that I thought to myself, "Oh, geez. I haven't blogged in DAYS! I'd better post SOMETHING." Sometimes it seemed like a chore or burden, but for the most part, knowing that people were actually reading it was a great motivator. The good-posting days were when I'd start writing something, and by the time I was done, even if the post was nothing like I would have imagined, I'd be really happy with it. It felt good to share a story, or a moment, or a feeling. On the not-so-good-posting days, the really long, hot, tiring days, sometimes the good feeling came from knowing I'd done it today, so I didn't HAVE to do it tomorrow.

Lately, inspiration is a bit lacking. It seems as though there is no life around. Everything is cold and dark and dead.

Now, finally, signs of spring are starting to appear. Longer days, stronger sunshine, more and more days that register ABOVE the magical 32º. Although there is still snow and cold temps, spring feels inevitable.

I am going to get back into the routine of blogging. The subject matter may vary considerably more than before, but hopefully there will be things of interest.

Welcome back!