Author Archives: Katie

What a beautiful day for harvest! Casey and I enjoyed ourselves very much in the fields this afternoon. It was a treat to be in the warm sun, although there was still a chill in the air (and certainly in … Continue reading →

I love the seasons of change: spring and fall, the times when we shift most profoundly from dark to light and then back again. In each season, I find myself watching for the next sign of change. In spring, it’s … Continue reading →

Monday was the fall equinox, the time when day and night match in length, the marker of our entry into the next season. Autumn. It’s a time of senescence. Most plant-life has matured, produced fruit and seeds if they do … Continue reading →

A week ago Tuesday, the kids and I went on our first official nature outing of the school year. Although we all spend time outside every day, we aim to hike once a week as a way to continue learning … Continue reading →

What is communication? Is it something that can only happen with human language? Words and text? Obviously, human communication is much bigger than the words we speak in our language. We tell so much through our facial expressions and body … Continue reading →

We still have almost a month until the Fall Equinox (the official start of the Autumn), but this is the last week of summer break for anyone on a school calendar, including our family. When I was younger, I remember … Continue reading →

Does anybody else sometimes struggle with insomnia? I have experienced insomnia in the past — more so in certain phases of my life than others. Since I started putting CBD oil in my tea before bed, I’ve mostly slept very … Continue reading →

We are a history-loving family. I haven’t always been into history per se — in school, I remember studying “social studies” (which was something akin to geography meets anthropology, I guess) and one whirlwind year of AP US History (which … Continue reading →

This last week was 100% summer — which, to me, means life in the highest gear of the year. It was finally hot (even in the 90s!), and we farmed and played and all-around savored the season and its gifts. … Continue reading →