by SAM Steiner | Jul 29, 2022 | Notes from the Land
When we started our rural adventure, the idea of managing a 7-acre woodland was so exciting. When the reality set in and the task list grew, it brought me angst, fear and dread. My hopeful optimism of moving beyond all of those emotions was realized about three years...
by SAM Steiner | Jul 8, 2022 | Culture Comments
What we’ve learned about the events leading up to, during and ongoing since January 6, thanks to the work of the House Select Committee, makes it clear just how close our country came to a violent overthrow of the will of the people. The US Supreme Court is...
by SAM Steiner | Jul 1, 2022 | Notes from the Land
When we bought 16 rural acres, a locavore dream of mine came true – to have enough land to grow most of our plant-based food. Subsistence farming of local food. My neighborhood horse rancher delivered seasoned horse manure. I was all set to get my “organic”...
by SAM Steiner | Jun 2, 2022 | Cherish the Parents
“Do you work?” Before I had kids, my answer was easy, “yes, I am a medical speech pathologist.” At that time, thoughts about work after kids absolutely meant working outside of the home. I was not going to fritter away my professional life to raise kids. I planned to...
by SAM Steiner | May 12, 2022 | Notes from the Land
Springtime in rural Wisconsin brings a chorus of “peeper” frogs and a cascade of flowers that boggle the senses! The peepers cacophony hushes as we near the small pond, lulled by the sweet magnolia fragrance. A little slice of Heaven… The genius of our botanical...
