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There is supposed to be big rain tomorrow - so Dane will NOT be at Matthews and I am teaching Science Camp tomorrow - so I will NOT be at Charlotte either. The next week we WILL BE AT BOTH MARKETS and will have all manner of wonderful things; Red Cabbage, Greens, Lettuce and Sauce! Just perfect for your Thanksgiving Feast!
First I want to say sorry for not having a letter the last two weeks. As some of you know, my winter job was in mortgage and that business has gotten too slow to support us during the winter months. I have been planning and plotting as to what might carry us over to spring and so far have not come up with any good enough answers. That had me too down to share fun-farm stories. I am not alone. Time to re-tool. Long term, I plan to get my Psych degree and go into private practice part time in Salisbury. That will fit well with the farming activities. I turned in my application to Pfeiffer University today and planned out how to best work through general education classes quickly (3 sections of Physical Education, Philosophy, Political
Science..) Short term income plan is still a work in progress. As Dane goes to work each morning as a Professor, I am reminded of how Fred Astaire's partner, Ginger Rogers, danced when he danced, but backwards and in heels.
I have been spending a couple of hours a day working on the farm. Planting things and taking down stakes. If I run the radio - my truck battery runs out. So, there is much quiet at the farm. Core', our super-dog, comes to spend time with me (and smoosh my plants). She sits in front of me trying to lick my face until I give her a good massage. Then she finds a patch of long dry grass, paws it a little, turns around once and settles down for a long sun nap. I have been wearing a quilted, grey over suit - like a mechanic. I wear one of Trish's crochet hats and a baseball cap under that. Two work gloves, extra socks and one of Gregori's sweatshirts tied around my neck like a scarf complete my outfit.
Dane and I have been putting up a glorified cold frame that we can hunch down/ almost-stand-up in. Yesterday, when it rained, I planted seeds under the cold frame/ tent and felt like I was under the poof of a wedding dress. Core' liked it under there too.
Shout out:
If you are looking for reasonable gifts this year - you will find the local craft scene is very rewarding. Yorkmont Art Barn, Charlotte Tailgate Market Artisans and Galleries in NODA all have hand wrought, quality treasures that Wal-mart or Macys simply don't carry. Before you go and plan your long-line, florescent-light excursion the day after Thanksgiving - consider the short line, fresh air, and trustworthy experience of keeping the economy local and inspiration alive by shopping at the farmers markets and at the Galleries in NODA (Lark & Key - hint hint.) The gratitude you experience on all ends of the activity will be greater than what Wally-World can deliver. Their stock is up already.
Maria Fisher
fisherfarms1933@gmail.com
704-239-1719
FAX 866-302-4023
www.fisherfarms1933.com
First I want to say sorry for not having a letter the last two weeks. As some of you know, my winter job was in mortgage and that business has gotten too slow to support us during the winter months. I have been planning and plotting as to what might carry us over to spring and so far have not come up with any good enough answers. That had me too down to share fun-farm stories. I am not alone. Time to re-tool. Long term, I plan to get my Psych degree and go into private practice part time in Salisbury. That will fit well with the farming activities. I turned in my application to Pfeiffer University today and planned out how to best work through general education classes quickly (3 sections of Physical Education, Philosophy, Political
Science..) Short term income plan is still a work in progress. As Dane goes to work each morning as a Professor, I am reminded of how Fred Astaire's partner, Ginger Rogers, danced when he danced, but backwards and in heels.
I have been spending a couple of hours a day working on the farm. Planting things and taking down stakes. If I run the radio - my truck battery runs out. So, there is much quiet at the farm. Core', our super-dog, comes to spend time with me (and smoosh my plants). She sits in front of me trying to lick my face until I give her a good massage. Then she finds a patch of long dry grass, paws it a little, turns around once and settles down for a long sun nap. I have been wearing a quilted, grey over suit - like a mechanic. I wear one of Trish's crochet hats and a baseball cap under that. Two work gloves, extra socks and one of Gregori's sweatshirts tied around my neck like a scarf complete my outfit.
Dane and I have been putting up a glorified cold frame that we can hunch down/ almost-stand-up in. Yesterday, when it rained, I planted seeds under the cold frame/ tent and felt like I was under the poof of a wedding dress. Core' liked it under there too.
Shout out:
If you are looking for reasonable gifts this year - you will find the local craft scene is very rewarding. Yorkmont Art Barn, Charlotte Tailgate Market Artisans and Galleries in NODA all have hand wrought, quality treasures that Wal-mart or Macys simply don't carry. Before you go and plan your long-line, florescent-light excursion the day after Thanksgiving - consider the short line, fresh air, and trustworthy experience of keeping the economy local and inspiration alive by shopping at the farmers markets and at the Galleries in NODA (Lark & Key - hint hint.) The gratitude you experience on all ends of the activity will be greater than what Wally-World can deliver. Their stock is up already.
Maria Fisher
fisherfarms1933@gmail.com
704-239-1719
FAX 866-302-4023
www.fisherfarms1933.com
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