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Thoughts from a Fiber Farm in Fall

October 30, 2010 | 10 Comments

What's there to think about? The "work" of the moment is thinking and planning for next spring. It's time to place the rams with the ewes. HIgh time. The flock is restless and impatient. With four eligible and highly motivated boys (Teaberry, Parsely, Chai and Cinder) and dozens of young ewes, I have more options than ever before for pairing. With one black and one moorit ram, there's more potential for breeding for color. I could easily breed 50 or more ewes. So exciting. So tempting. But really, I do not need 100+ lambs next year. This summer we rotated
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A Grateful Flock!

October 16, 2010 | 9 Comments

First, let me say I am deeply touched by and grateful for your response to my invitation to Flock for Healthy Hearts, in support of Go Red for Women and the American Heart Association. With your help we quickly surpassed my initial goal of raising $2500 and the giving continues. It says a lot about the strength and love within the larger fiber community, how we rally and tend to each other. I can't thank you enough. I encourage you to share this post and this link for Go Red For Women. There's information about the movement and more importantly a
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Flock For Healthy Hearts

October 7, 2010 | 4 Comments

As you know if you're a regular visitor here, last summer I survived a major cardiac episode. It was frightening. It brought my work in running a sheep farm and a fiber arts studio to a grinding halt. And it profoundly changed my approach to living each day. I am grateful for the support of my family, physicians and friends. I am lucky to be here. I have just "graduated" from twelve weeks of cardiac rehab. My goals are to get strong and back on my feet so I can fully engage in the things that bring the most meaning
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