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Hope in Hatchland (and Humanity)

When those incredible moments of humanity happen after a crazy Halloween Friday at school, the day before our girls’ soccer team takes on rival Pittsburg- Canaan, when snow is predicted this evening, and all the trees have shed their leaves, one takes a moment to thank a local woman named Karen. I’ve never met Karen… Continue reading Hope in Hatchland (and Humanity)

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This September 11

We don’t live on a farm, but our barn doors are open.  Here in northern NH, we are on the cusp of the first frost.  The zippy little hummingbirds have stocked up on the juice they need to fly to South America, with the faith that they will return here after winter’s end.  Despite some… Continue reading This September 11

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Driving Instructions

Our son is learning to drive, and we are learning to be in the passenger seat while he learns to drive. But like so many things we have to learn how to do in life, the driving manual and driving instructions are just part of the learning experience. He has to learn by actually driving,… Continue reading Driving Instructions