Mj PettengillMay 8, 20172 minGarden Tears: Never Underestimate the RainRain is my constant companion. Although nearing mid-May, I continue to carry wood to keep the fire burning in the kitchen stove. I refuse...
Mj PettengillDec 10, 20158 minO Christmas Tree! Reflections of a WildcrafterI was raised in what most would consider a traditional, rural New England family. When Christmastime rolled around, we would scurry about...
Mj PettengillOct 29, 20156 minRobert Frost : Chicken Farmer - Kindred SpiritWhen thinking of Robert Frost, one does not usually conjure up an image of a chicken fancier and farmer...
Mj PettengillAug 15, 20153 minThe Health Benefits of Corn SilkThe steady song of the cicada emerges in August, signaling the winding down of the summer season. Family and friends gather together and...
Mj PettengillAug 13, 20154 minThe Journey ContinuesAfter the loss of my father, I was in a place of sadness and mourning, when out of the corner of my eye, I saw a fluttering of orange ...