by Carolyn M. Crane | Jan 30, 2016 | Essays, Farming, Idea Farm, Word Farm |
Since I launched our new website earlier this month, I’ve fielded several excellent questions from you that essentially ask, “What the heck are you doing, CC?” I thought I’d answer them thoroughly here. As a teacher I’ve learned that if one person asks a question,...
by Carolyn M. Crane | Jan 22, 2016 | Back Yard Days, Essays |
A couple weeks ago we made the decision to deepen our well. We’re lucky to have good water up here at the farm, but our well was shallow and volatile. The drought had taken its toll. We wanted more water security. Everything went fine. The drilling company lived up to...
by Carolyn M. Crane | Jan 13, 2016 | Essays |
Those of you who participate in social media may have seen me post on Facebook with #teamnorah. If you did, I was posting about some form of human connection or compassion. You won’t find Team Norah through a URL. It’s not a nonprofit or any sort of official...
by Carolyn M. Crane | Jan 13, 2016 | Essays |
There was a time, many of you remember, when I was not so quiet. Most days, my voice was broadcast to thousands of people, a surprising percentage of whom actually cared what I said. This was a rare gift, a privilege, and I did not take it for granted. Unfortunate...