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Jennifer Steedly Duncan
A tiny village straight out of an English novel.
Crazy Southerner writing from a 1795 Vermont house, how did I get here again?
Interests: Writing about the crazy things that happen in my life, teaching kids to grow, cook & eat good food; good books; helping community farmers get great food out into the community
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Sunday Morning
Posted Aug 12, 2013 at Counting Fireflies
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8 years old and a drill? Definitely!! Pull together a bucket of the tools they can use. Hammer, drill, handsaw (yes mama, a handsaw) nails, screws. Have a little safety/proper use session and let them go. Let them get the woodscrap pile together. And for those little gear brain children - just send them over to instructables.com and go back to sewing. Great directions, they'll figure it out.
Commented Aug 12, 2013 on handmade at SouleMama
handmade
... a base-of-the-tree treehouse just for Annabel, so "she doesn't have to climb up to the big one". ...a "skibike" in progress. (He's got some time before the snow flies to work out the kinks.) ...and of course, paint and pen on anything and everything. They're my very ...
Pink Camo meets Hen House
Posted Aug 1, 2013 at Counting Fireflies
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Finally!
Posted Jul 30, 2013 at Counting Fireflies
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Exterior and Systems Bus shots
Posted Jul 27, 2013 at Counting Fireflies
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Soaring
Posted Jul 19, 2013 at Counting Fireflies
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Sean the Sheep vs Punching Bag
It's Monday. Do you need a laugh? Trying to figure out what that rhythmic noise against the side of the house was, I glanced out the window and this is what I saw. So of course, I made a mad dash for the camera and tried to capture it. I only was able to get a few seconds before Sean spotted me and decided I was more interesting, but it was enough.
Just another day around here. Just another day.
Continue reading
Posted Jul 2, 2013 at Counting Fireflies
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Funny that your pic has turkeys in it. We have a small flock of wild turkeys that has suddenly migrated into our pastures and every morning there are new tracks.
Our moment is a Vermont first for us. The wet snow finally let the kids loose their inner architect.
http://www.countingfireflies.com/countingfireflies/2013/03/this-moment.html
Commented Mar 1, 2013 on {this moment} at SouleMama
{this moment}
. . . . . . . . . . {this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to...
This Moment
Posted Mar 1, 2013 at Counting Fireflies
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So, so precious. Love it.
This week, I'm just happy for the sun.
http://www.countingfireflies.com/countingfireflies/2013/02/this-moment-winter-sun.html
Commented Feb 15, 2013 on {this moment} at SouleMama
{this moment}
. . . . . . . . . . {this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to...
This moment - Winter Sun
Posted Feb 15, 2013 at Counting Fireflies
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Feb 12, 2013
I needed a smile this morning and that did it.
That is the quandary of multiple siblings. The first are so protected, so insulated, and the youngest are not. It's impossible to keep them so insulated while their big brothers are making their own forays into the world. It's bittersweet.
And how well do I remember grassy grass grass. Check out Asylum Street Spankers album, "Mommy says No." It is our latest attempt to bridge the big kids need for "adult" music with little kid needs. Pretty fun. I particularly rock out to the lunch box song on the way to the ski slope.
Commented Feb 12, 2013 on dance at SouleMama
dance
(That pile of beams is a work in progress. Please ignore them in the middle of my kitchen. That's what I try to do.) The after dinner clean up/dance party tradition is alive and well here these days. And of late, the boys have had a little bit of help from someone who just ...
OOH, And envelopes. You rock!
Commented Feb 11, 2013 on Free Printable Valentines for You and Yours. at Bird and Little Bird
Free Printable Valentines for You and Yours.
I had ambitions early on last week to create a set of printable valentines to share with you all. Of course, it turned out to be a busier than normal week around here, and then someone (whose name begins with Z and who doesn't believe in wearing socks unless absolutely necessary) was mostly d...
I especially LOVE the cardinal list one. Perfect for my boys who don't want super gushy stuff. I'm pinning away!
Commented Feb 11, 2013 on Free Printable Valentines for You and Yours. at Bird and Little Bird
Free Printable Valentines for You and Yours.
I had ambitions early on last week to create a set of printable valentines to share with you all. Of course, it turned out to be a busier than normal week around here, and then someone (whose name begins with Z and who doesn't believe in wearing socks unless absolutely necessary) was mostly d...
New ski jumps and homemade marshmallows. That was our weekend too. We got lots of snow, but none of the wind so it turned into a gorgeous weekend.
Commented Feb 11, 2013 on white winter at SouleMama
white winter
A blizzard, indeed! While the total accumulation here wasn't as much as that a bit to the south of us, it was still more snow than I think I've ever seen come down in one storm. And in true blizzard fashion, too - high winds, and blowing snow that went on through the night and day. Amazingly, we...
Ski swaps happen in October (whatever that holiday weekend is) at the ski lodges - one in Killington. That is the place to pick up your gear. Also, BIG sales happen at the outdoor stores Presidents Day weekend (this coming weekend) Being new to Vermont, we had to stock up too, but fortunately our friends told us about the swaps. Outfitting a family of five for snow is $$$$$. :)
Commented Feb 11, 2013 on white winter at SouleMama
white winter
A blizzard, indeed! While the total accumulation here wasn't as much as that a bit to the south of us, it was still more snow than I think I've ever seen come down in one storm. And in true blizzard fashion, too - high winds, and blowing snow that went on through the night and day. Amazingly, we...
Fresh Powder
Posted Feb 11, 2013 at Counting Fireflies
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How do you get your lake cleared like that?!? Ours is buried under snow and there is just a small patch open that the locals clear for skating. Jealous!
Ours is my favorite thing. Belly laughs and silliness.
http://www.countingfireflies.com/countingfireflies/2013/02/this-moment-belly-laughs.html
Commented Feb 8, 2013 on {this moment} at SouleMama
{this moment}
. . . . . . . . . . {this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to...
This Moment - Belly Laughs
Posted Feb 8, 2013 at Counting Fireflies
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ooo! I've been looking for something for my kiddo's wall!
Commented Feb 6, 2013 on the print shop at SouleMama
the print shop
One excuse for my Providence visit was to deliver art to be signed. Visiting with Phoebe Wahl in her space, it was a delight to discover these very creatures that I've come to know in her print artwork brought closer to life in three dimensional form. I wanted to tuck them into my pocket ...
Love it! Perfect for the first project.
Commented Feb 6, 2013 on the first knit at SouleMama
the first knit
I spent a very long time thinking about what to make with my first handspun yarn from our very own sheep. It felt so monumental, I wanted it to be something meaningful. As the wheel spun, and my mind turned, I realized that the most monumental and meaningful thing I could make would be...
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