Monthly Archives: January 2010

Happy Birthday Thunder (Randall, too, wherever you are!)

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

One year ago today you were born. In the flower bed. We were putting mama in the Trailblazer to head for the Emergency Vet after 2 hours of non-productive labor. Needless to say, we were very happy to see you. … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Community Garden

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

The Idea:To take the very large garden space by our barn and use it as a community building tool, a learning space for homeschool families–children in particular, to do something to help provide fresh, local, chemical-free food for a few … Continue reading →

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Rock, Rose, Ivy

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

Out my kitchen window and down a little hill there is an igloo. It’s made of stone but still, it looks like an igloo. In my gardening fantasies, the side of the hill to the right of the door is … Continue reading →

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Synopsis or 3 Days in the Life

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

Camo Kitty Bridey, sitting by the old, capped off pump. Would ya look what the dawgs dragged in?  We turned the little guy loose on the far side of the covered bridge. When life hands you lemons… It has rained … Continue reading →

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What Liberty Means to Me

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

Martina had an assignment for our Colonial Life and American Revolution Unit. The assignment was a fun one: Write a poem using the letters: L I B E R T Y.Here is her poem,What Liberty Means to MeLifeImportant freedomBest side … Continue reading →

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A tree in the snow

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

What? did you expect something less obvious? Seriously, if it’s going to precipitate in late January I would prefer some of the above rather than more rain. Thank you.

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Middle Eastern Values Come to the Mountains of Virginia

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

There’s nothing quite so wonderful as paying $5 for a free map.

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Growing Up Too Fast

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

She’s growing up so quickly that sometimes I forget that she isn’t really grown. Look at that face; those teeth; the sweetness; the reindeer hat! It’s a reality check to take my  big girl to a snowy, creek-y mountainside and … Continue reading →

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Postcard from the Road

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

Field. Floyd, VA. Jan 2010 We are on our way home from the mountains. We looked at a sweet piece of land near Ferrum, romped in the snow, stayed at an eco-B&B and had supper at Chateau Morrisette. If you … Continue reading →

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Quitting Facebook

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Bettina Colonna Essert

This is me, the unfeeling, heartless bitch who must have loads of shitty karma built up from past lives because believe me, this one? This one is about me handing your shit back to you. I quit. I quit Facebook.Too … Continue reading →

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