A Few January Notes from the Hollow

Chilly mornings have been lovely here on our Micro Farm in the Hollow.  Yes, frigid temps mean more time-consuming farm work, but the Blossoms are handling it!  Being that I don't love January farm chores, I have great respect watching the Blossoms soldier through their homestead work each morning.  

We enjoy our morning cups of tea scattered about the living room, quiet time with cozy blankets, a morning pow-wow, and then the chores, just like clockwork.

There are a few new faces around here.  

Duchess, Toulouse, and Edgar were rescued from the side of the road a few days ago by some very compassionate Blossoms.  They are gaining strength, recovering from starvation, and soaking in the abundance of critter love and attention here.  

Miss Bianca is even doing her part.  

I would heartily prescribe kittens for anyone's winter "meh."

We did some coffee-shop-schooling the other day.  

At the end of the day, the younger Blossoms always list this as their favorite thing. We manage to make it there about once a month.  I keep it on my calendar and adjust the date accordingly based on budget and schedule.  What a treat for all of us!

And who can argue with good coffee, soul-filling background music, focused work, (NO DISHES IN A SINK THAT I CAN SEE), yummy goodies, and a delightful audio book for the drive.  

Hello Karen Savage's Librivox version of Anne of the Island!  

Seeing the bright things this January is a beautiful way for me to embrace the wintry season.