Winter Solstice

The days are going to start getting longer....and that, my friends, is something to celebrate!  Insert Snoopy Happy Dance Music.

The week I took off from my routine life to visit Disney Land the 2nd....I mean, Canada.....has left me chasing my tail for Christmas preparations.  We sat down as a family and went over traditions that have meaning for each of us....and those will stay and be honored.  The rest have been stored in the attic for next year. I'm hoping this year is filled with surprise as some of the expectations are released and we can embrace the day as it unfolds. 

This past week saw the processing of lambs at the ranch.  Generally, I butcher in early November but this year I was a little late.  I always feel a bit of heavy responsibility as we butcher lambs, all of which are done right at the ranch.  The folks who come and buy year after year, and the new folks who are beginning to see the value of farm rasied/farm killed lamb add to my goal of making the sheep help pay for my passion.  Although I have to admit....I feel a heaviness of heart as I clean and bury the remnants of the week's work.  Life is not to be taken for granted. My friend Elissa from Magnolia Farms captured the essence of what my heart feels.....

The Perenial Plate

Happy Winter Solstice!

Seize the Day!!!!