Easter Sign Glory

Easter Sign Glory

Signs of Easter are everywhere! Resurrection glory: things dying to bring new life. The Dutch tulips were my favorite sight here, until we realized that the farm’s new Bluebird Trail has already attracted tenants! Magnalia Dei was a puritan expression used to...
On The Passing of Batons

On The Passing of Batons

Every family marks those moments when there is a “changing of the guard” — when a baton of responsibility passes from one child to the next, or from one to another. Lead to replace yourself. Today, without being asked, Edison took over the mowing of...
The Magnalia Mark

The Magnalia Mark

Magnalia’s logo is a silhouette of a recurring moment with our playful black Labrador retriever named Bella June. She’s ever the loyal companion for a weekend walk. Or a soft pillow for a nap. She’s ever ready with an expectant glance, or a lick, or...
Feeling Loved

Feeling Loved

Our affectionate new Neubian donkey named Davie has quite the personality. I’m not sure our Black Angus, named Scheffler, who once got all my attention in the pasture we call Golders Green, knows what to do about it. Their expressions make me smile. I’ll...
Making Merriment

Making Merriment

Making Merriment As a change of pace, we thought we’d share a glimpse into the homestead calendar for these coming holiday days, leading with our first public event at the newly constructed Village Blacksmith Shoppe!. A Poet’s Reception Come share some precious time...
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