When Firefighters Show Up Unexpectedly: An Apartment Fire Scare and a Grateful Mom
A late-night apartment fire scare in NYC reminds this Cape May flower farmer just how important safe housing, first responders, and strong support systems truly are.
Moving Kathryn to Manhattan, Part 2: Apartment Day, Allen Wrenches, and a Very New York Beginning
Moving our youngest daughter into her first Manhattan apartment took six adults, a bike-riding friend, a lot of IKEA-style assembly, and just a little bit of chaos. A funny, heartfelt NYC family story.
Moving Our Youngest to NYC, Part 1: A Cape May Flower Farmer’s Tale of Trains, Math, and Letting Go
This weekend we moved our youngest to New York City—and before the boxes and furniture, there was a train ride, a mistaken identity, some very public tip math, and a reminder that every season of life (and farming) comes with its own rhythm.
Piano Keys & Flower Seeds: Winter at Our Cape May Flower Farm
Winter at our Cape May flower farm means two kinds of growing: learning to play the piano and starting thousands of flower seedlings. From piano keys to seed trays, this is a story about patience, practice, and getting ready for spring.