Two Seasons Too Late...

It's been so long since I last blogged that I hardly know where to begin.

How about an algebraic equation?

Okay, so you haven't done math for awhile. You don't remember the order of operations? That's okay. Stick with me here.

If...

t=harried teacher

s= 4th grade student

p= minutes of planning time per week lost to budget cuts

o= my own offspring at home

c=a computer on the fritz

b=raised beds

h= hens/husband (Yes, I did just put them under the same variable!)

...then imagine my life lately as something like this:

4 months x [(t x 35s - 90p)/(o•2 +c+8b+5h)]= zero postings since August

You're right. My mathematics may not be true to form, but as I tell my students, "I don't really care how you do it--as long as you get the right answer!"

Don't quote me on that.

Anyways, I assure you [in case you wondered or even cared] that Pocket Square Farm is alive and well. The hens are thriving through the winter days (they've really suffered this week with all the 80 degree weather, I tell ya'), I've got an early jump on spring in several of my raised beds, and we just enjoyed our first PSF fruit harvest (more on that later).

I really want to share with you some "farm-themed field trips" I enjoyed over the summer.

I've also found some great new recipes and urban farming tips to blog about. Last but not least, Christmas unveiled many new Fave Farm Things to plug... and one new looming object of desire (just wait... it's NOT what you expect).

So, back to that original, jumbled formula.

Add in to that chaotic equation: two weeks of winter vacation (ahhhhhh) and [drumroll]...

...a brand new iMac that ACTUALLY WORKS!

I know. Sigh.

Whether you've been waiting around for me since August or are just visiting Pocket Square Farm for the first time, I hope you'll put on your work apron (or pour yourself a glass of wine, whichever suits your fancy), bookmark me, and stop by once in awhile.

This urban farm girl is finally back to her blog.