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The unlikely season

In all my years, I’ve never seen anything like it. I guess that after so many trees died or almost died in last summer’s hot drought or in the raging summer fires, those trees still here are now greatly rejoicing … Continue reading

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Hearty Winter Soup

After a cold, windy walk in the woods this morning, I realized that this is the perfect time for winter soup. Something about a hearty warm soup puts me back into an ancient hunter-gatherer place where we are sitting around … Continue reading

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Traditional Turkey Giblet Gravy

Just in time for Thanksgiving, the first post on the recipe blog, with gratitude as always. This is rich and delicious. Remove from turkey the giblets, heart, and liver before putting the turkey on to cook. Wash the giblets, heart … Continue reading

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Earthsprings Power Cookies

Back in the dim past of my youth, cookies were almost always made with shortening or butter. When the health czars announced that oil was better for us than shortening, I came up with this cookie recipe that not only … Continue reading

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Children’s Retreat Scheduled at Earthsprings

Mark your calendars!  The fall Children’s Retreat at Earthsprings has been scheduled by Kerry Lemon for October 21-23.  Children, family’s with children, and people who love children are welcome.  Register in advance as space is limited.

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The Tree’s Message

Wow!  Hang on, folks, what a year, right?  Are you crisis weary? I have been, for some time now.  Getting up early each day to water what few trees and plants my water hose will reach, with one eye toward … Continue reading

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Endurance

Any person who questions eternal life has never dealt with Bermuda grass in a garden.

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Work Weekend: Gratitude to All

Earthsprings is blessed to have so many people who care deeply about it.  Last weekend about 20 of them came out to work mightily with chain saws, axes, clippers, and a variety of other tools to clear the roads and … Continue reading

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The Storm

The electricity was restored to Earthsprings late Thursday night.  Today I can send you my gratitude for your prayers. I can also state my gratitude to all the workmen and women who, at some risk to their own lives, worked … Continue reading

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The View from Earthsprings

We received a card today from the Mahoney and Ual families.  Rich says that he and Sara are still enjoying their journey and send love to all.  We so much appreciate getting mail.

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