The winter landscape is both beautiful and harsh right now. Inches of snow have drifted into several feet on the southern sides of farm structures. I love the quiet that snow creates. Animal prints show me how many tenacious neighbors I’m sharing this land with. A few weeks back I found a particularly fascinating set of wing prints in the snow that led to a dead pigeon. The pattern captivated me and had me puzzled by what could have happened. Nature so often insulates grief with a sense of awe.

Maggie shares some insight on these busy Spring days.