Sticking Together Alone – Connecting from Self-Isolation

As many others are doing, I’m self-isolating. Last week, I came into contact with two people who are now being tested for COVID-19/Coronavirus. As I wait for their test results to come in and I listen to the news, I’m hyper-aware of what this could mean in all its dark and gloomy glory. I’m also …

Sharing the Magic

The holidays can bring the best of times and the worst of times. For many, the smells, tastes, warmth and connection make up the beautiful spirit of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or any other holiday being celebrated around this time of year. I deeply hope you are fortunate to have that as your story. If, like …

Strangers in the Night

The last couple of weeks have been tough. My husband, Aquila, had emergency surgery rendering him bedridden for several days. He has been very slowly regaining mobility. The outcome is still unclear, and we will find out more in the near future. Our struggle has felt all-encompassing and exhausting. But our stress is not what …

Saved by a Friend

When I first rescued my miniature horse, Spring, she had a near death experience that left us both in a panic. It was a Friday late afternoon when I went to pick her up and bring her to her new home. When we arrived at my farm, Spring walked cautiously into the barn and immediately …