Springinginginginging

Good news from the north: forecasters across the board are predicting NO MORE SNOW this spring! That means sandal weather is just around the corner, and soon I will be able to transition to my spring wardrobe - it's under the bed with bulky sweaters; hello, tanktops!

It is time.

Olivia has had spring fever for awhile now. She luuuuvs nothing more than to run around in just a diaper. On many occasions she has demanded to go on a walk wearing nothing but her pair of rainbow Baby Legs. Alas! The weather would not permit. But now....hmm. Her prospects are looking up!

MORE NEWS

I am excited about a CSA worker share program I will be a part of June through mid-October. Jane put me in touch with Vermont Valley Farm, a large-scale community farm in Blue Mounds, just west of Madison. In exchange for a box of produce every week, I will put in four hours of work on the farm on Wednesday mornings. About once a month, there are family events that Sean and Olivia will be able to join me for: a Pea Pick in June, a Corn Boil in August, Pesto Fest in September, and a Pumpkin Pick in October!

I am so looking forward to the opportunity to experience a slice of life on a farm. I think it would be amazing if every citizen of the U.S. was required to do some sort of work program on a farm for at least a partial season. I believe that would help to put all of us back in touch with the land and maybe gain a national appreciation for where food comes from.

SHOUT OUT

A big shout out to everyone I have talked to recently who is committed to planting a Victory Garden this spring! You know who you are, and I am cheering you on!