The Farm Girl's Notebook

Bestest Job I Ever Had

Bestest Job I Ever Had

Little known fact: The Creative Farm Girl spent three summers in her teen years mowing and trimming greens and fairways at a local golf course. I still say it was...

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Bestest Job I Ever Had

Little known fact: The Creative Farm Girl spent three summers in her teen years mowing and trimming greens and fairways at a local golf course. I still say it was...

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This Type of Practice IS Perfect

This Type of Practice IS Perfect

Practice love. . . as in practice loving other people. My first inclination is to hammer in the importance of showing love to strangers—kind words, a smile (oh, what a...

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This Type of Practice IS Perfect

Practice love. . . as in practice loving other people. My first inclination is to hammer in the importance of showing love to strangers—kind words, a smile (oh, what a...

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Practicing Practice

Practicing Practice

February 23, 2021 Growing up, I used to hear “practice makes perfect.” I thought it was dumb. I still do. How can anyone reach perfection in anything? To say that...

Practicing Practice

February 23, 2021 Growing up, I used to hear “practice makes perfect.” I thought it was dumb. I still do. How can anyone reach perfection in anything? To say that...

The Creative Farm Girl Earns Her Name (Finally)

The Creative Farm Girl Earns Her Name (Finally)

September 17, 2020  Almost a year ago, I became the proud owner of two rescue goats. Their owner was a wonderful lady who loved them desperately, but just couldn’t give...

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The Creative Farm Girl Earns Her Name (Finally)

September 17, 2020  Almost a year ago, I became the proud owner of two rescue goats. Their owner was a wonderful lady who loved them desperately, but just couldn’t give...

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It's a Day to Celebrate (Cue Cheers and Happy Noises)

It's a Day to Celebrate (Cue Cheers and Happy N...

 April 20,2020 Being tucked away in our little cocoons has taught me many things, but one of the best things I’ve observed is that we humans love to celebrate....

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It's a Day to Celebrate (Cue Cheers and Happy N...

 April 20,2020 Being tucked away in our little cocoons has taught me many things, but one of the best things I’ve observed is that we humans love to celebrate....

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The Land Where Despair and Hope Live Together

The Land Where Despair and Hope Live Together

March 28, 2019 The last two weeks, I traveled around the once-mighty country of Liberia. Visiting a young family who works with Water4, planting freshwater wells where needed, I was...

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The Land Where Despair and Hope Live Together

March 28, 2019 The last two weeks, I traveled around the once-mighty country of Liberia. Visiting a young family who works with Water4, planting freshwater wells where needed, I was...

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