It certainly should come as no surprise that most people I know are eager to wave 2009 good bye and hope for a better 2010. But even if this year has proven difficult to say the least, surely Thanksgiving provides the perfect occasion to take a break,...

As we begin the holiday giving season, it seemed a perfect time to do my first ever repeat. This post was one I did originally on March 13, 2009. Today, it seems more relevant than ever so I’m indulging in a repeat about my favorite non profits that I...

The oldest inhabitant on our property - a 100+ year old ponderosa pine The first thing that springs into my mind each morning is the neverending chore list. With the holidays coming up, that list seems to grow exponentially. Our house is heated with a...

Thisbe keeps an eye out for mom, Aria At four months old, Thisbe was a strapping 71 lbs. I had resolved to wean her as early as possible after watching her dam, Aria, drop fifteen pounds underweight despite my best efforts. However, with a busy show...

There are alpaca owners who are known as breeders and those who are known as fiber artists. In between those two extremes are all possible combinations, from breeders who send their fiber to the co-op to those who convert their fiber themselves to...