The past few weeks have been filled with every emotion I’ve ever felt: Joy, gratitude, despair, utter exhaustion, more despair, more joy. It’s been the best of times, the worst of times, and every other time all at once. Human-ing has never felt more challenging or more beautifully fragile, and yet I somehow feel luckier than ever to be here now, sharing the planet with you and everyone else.

SO this episode is a simple one—you get to come with me to do my morning chores. Sometimes it is hard to get myself moving in the morning, but I never fail to love it once my body is in motion. This year’s batch of chicks is just as precious as every other year’s, as are the bottle calf and the yearling lambs. Peace of mind comes easily in their company.

Meanwhile, I hope you are all finding kithship with new buds and blossoms and birds. And I hope you are finding joy even if you are also facing challenges. It feels like almost everyone I know is dealing with really, really hard and painful stuff, and if that is you, too, I am sending you love.

Also, if you live in or around Bison, SD, come dance with us next month! We are holding a ‘mini-music fest’ in our backyard next to the Sheep Shed Cafe from 5-9ish. There will be a food truck, art demos, garden tours, and, of course, beautiful music. All are welcome…

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