Monday, December 15, 2025
daffodil

With the first blush of spring, regardless of what the calendar says, everyone gets a little excited.
trash dump

The old farm dump site in the woods of Judith Sutherland's youth provided her and her siblings with the boards they needed to build their own treehouse.
trash dump

Judith Sutherland recalls her sister's excitement on trips to the dump, treasuring hunting through the trash.
birthday

Judith Sutherland celebrates her mother's 89th birthday by honoring all of her wonderful qualities.
record player

 Music is a gift like no other, evoking a lifetime of emotion in just a few minutes of any given song.
sled

Judith Sutherland recalls the snow day adventures of her youth.
clothespin

Judith Sutherland's mother recalls the complicated process of doing laundry before electric appliances simplified the chore.
eggs

Raising chickens and gathering eggs is not an easy task. At any price point, Judith Sutherland is grateful to be able to buy eggs.
English Shepherd, Billy

Judith Sutherland recalls all the great dogs she got to love growing up on a farm.
notebook and pen

Awake each morning with gratitude for all possibilities, and take a moment to let your heart be happy for it.