In which we join Tami and Lyle in celebration of Tami’s 50th birthday for an evening of costumed revelry – October 17, 2015 PRE-PARTY PREPARATIONS A long time in coming, Bob has been growing out his facial hair to assume the persona of Mr. Smee. PICKING UP THE NEIGHBORS Shelley parked at […]
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In which we finally get to the North Carolina State Fair after six seasons in residence – October 22, 2015 GETTING THERE ISN’t HALF THE FUN We were nearly there when we found ourselves stuck in a long, slow line of traffic. Thirty minutes later, we triumphantly approached the parking lot. GREAT EXPECTATIONS
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A whirlwind month of perfect weather in which we pulled off a long-planned conference, celebrated Bob’s birthday, entertained the neighbors, saw some pigs, grew some roses and ate edamame. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOB! It’s hard to believe Bob turned 57 this month. Handsome devil just keeps getting better looking every year. Must be all that
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Slow Money Southeast Regional Gathering: A Money and Meaning Summit – September 10-12, 2015 Months of planning on the part of Bob, Tami, Lyle and Carol culminate in a very successful local economy conference. A TASTE OF MONEY AND MEANING Preview of coming attractions at Fearrington Village Barn Thursday evening, September 10th in which
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We were overdue for a neighborhood potluck and so we had one on our neighbor Joe’s birthday, the day before Bob’s 57th birthday – September 24, 2015 SWEET TREATS Might as well see what the cakes looked like. Janice made a gluten-free cheesecake and Camille made vegan carrot cake. HAVE A LIGHT Janice
The suffocating dog days of this Southern Summer involved setting up a new office, some very gritty work, a bit of horse play, gaping at pollinators, an evening with The Sun, giant okra and Bob’s new look. LEGITIMACY We have an office at The Plant! It is day-lit with a good view of
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Camille is back in the saddle after a 26-month hiatus, thanks to Paula, with a nod to Malcolm for the introduction. GETTING READY AJ keeps his eye on things as Camille and Paula bustle about, preparing for the ride. Before long, he is mostly tacked up, saddle bags included and waiting for his
Potatoes, garlic and peaches, some birthdays, new neighbors, horses, our 21st anniversary and of course, more flowers. POKERS AND CONES There was another flush of red hot pokers and some unexpected coneflower (echinacea) over by our fish pond where Bob threw a seed head last year. POTATOES FOR THE IRISH Bob Irish roots compel him to
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Judy lives on a beautiful piece of land just half a mile west of our place, a twenty minute walk through the woods or thirteen minute stroll along the road – July 5 and 11, 2015 TEAM WORK There’s always something to do when you own horses. Judy walks out to the pasture to check
Right next door, at Edible Earthscapes some unusual things are growing. – July, 2015 NOT AT ALL MAINSTREAM The crops our friends are growing next door range from conventional (tomatoes, cucumbers) to unexpected (burdock root, rice and lotus.) The rice paddies make a nice home for frogs and turtles, too. IRRESISTIBLE
