with very good reasons....

time and events have taken me hither and yon of late...
the weeks before Rhinebeck are always a flurry and then
poof! we are there
dear daughter Faith is now a mainstay at the shows with me.
it's such a special treat

as always I plan to take pictures of the show but only briefly

 is there time to capture special moments.

this was one such moment with this most adorable baby and mom who stopped to shop

it was a great show as always and Sunday eve Faith and I made the trek north

arriving home late in the night.

the following day after unpacking from the show

I made my way east a bit to catch a bird in hand

from Australia

the bubbly had survived the trek

and we enjoyed the reunion

the following days were laced together with farm chores

and drives through New Hampshire and Vermont

gathering black walnuts

moments of alone time

clarity of purpose

apppreciation for the simple joys

togetherness for dinner and gathering

 the morning after India's departure
I spied this ephemeral fibre art on our fenceline.

I burst out laughing.

perfect.

a small Sheltie dog, Luna, hung with India all week

and misses her greatly

promises kept for their reunion here again

and now, the snow has arrived too early

more to come tomorrow night.

time to hunker and dream