Hunter Moon Homestead Journal
My absence in writing over the last several months speaks to the energy spent in physical work. Daily toil, and many accomplishments, left me feeling exhausted, just able to take care of everyday tasks. My new mantra has been, “everything I need is here within my own consciousness”. Resources need restored. Winter is my restoration.
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Just before dawn this morning the crescent moon rises wearing a hue of muddy umber. The sky is dark blue black above it and dark golden below. The celestial views from my bedroom window humble and inspire me. I love being in the flow of the natural world.
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In the green house today, cleaning and organizing. Stacks and stacks of clay pots in every size make for a collection that will be put to good use. I long to start seeds now, but there will be no one...
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I can see 4 large masses in the field east of the house. They are too far away initially to be certain of their species, but as they get closer I can see it is a group of quite large raccoons. I am sure they have their rounds. Maybe they seek out the veg scraps I have been putting out for compost?
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This trip has been planned for several months. Rick is taking a week off from work and Jessie and Jake are coming for part of the week. There is a lot of work to do to reclaim the barn from the rodents and insects. We call the smaller barn the Bee House. Up in the south facing walls there is a small hole and we can see a nice bee population has made a home for their lively hive. Jessie has made this her project, turning the two-story barn into a home.
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