I am still alive and kicking but have been struggling to find the head space and / or make time for writing lately. There has just been so much going on in @clareartista and my life, as we have been preparing

Another sunset on our homestead... Another day of unfinished projects, postponing so-called priorities but managing to feel good about it, just going with the flow. We started the day with a nice fire,

So Autumn has apparently started and as it likes to do, it has brought along its friends: wind, rain and cooler weather. Yesterday afternoon, @clareartista decided that it was about time to start sleeping

Two days ago, when I was getting us some fresh water from the fountain near our land, I noticed this funny vehicle parked nearby. It probably belongs to a neighbour ( or his brother - they seem to be

I took this sneaky picture of Clare enjoying an early earl grey tea, around 6:40 this morning. She is not looking at the orange gloves ( that she wore yesterday to cement some stone steps in our future

The rain has returned to our part of Italy again and it sure has led to some inpressive views. It makes a difference, if you ask me, if you've got the space to enjoy it. 'cause let's be honest, clouds

Throughout the night and during the day, we were blessed with rain, several times. Even though the sun still shone strongly, in between the moments of wetness, it already feels so much better. It has cooled

Sometimes clouds say more than words...

Today, @clareartista and I are trying to have a day - or at least a morning off - away from our homestead life. We drove to the nearest wee city to visit our favorite bakery, buy a couple of things at

"Looks like a fairytale..." said my younger sister, in response to me sharing a picture of the three majestic, old cork oaks that guard the forest track leading up to our land. It really does,

I took this photo two days ago. What does it make you think of? The first thing I think about, when I look at it, is wild fires. Knowing how many of those there seem to be, these days, around the globe,

Life can be pretty tough... Clare and I had to endure apple-bramble crumble with custard for breakfast, today. 😒 As if we don't have enough sweet stuff to eat, already. It was hard work getting through

Today wasn't too shabby... We got up before sunrise In the morning, whilst Clare was out working, I spent quite a bit of time watering the garden... It felt great to see the grapevines, pomegrenate, olives,

Have you missed me? I sure have missed you... Yesterday, after a three and a half month wait, my new phone finally arrived. I was close to thinking I had been scammed In the last weeks and months, I was

another wee update on our homesteading life

Mid-afternoon, under the scorchio sun ( 39 Celsius today! ), I walked to la vecchia fontana, less than 10 minutes from our place, to get us some acqua viva e molto fresca... I passed the three ancient

Hurray hurray! *we got rid of the hay! 🙌👨‍🌾👩‍🌾 We also visited the moon it's not that far away. A couple of days ago, we discovered a stunning, natural swimming spot, a 20 minute drive from our land.

🎶Hay now, hay now...Don't dream it's over...🎶 There's way more hay to move away, out of the former chicken coop. Way more hay and dust and poop. This huge amount of hay previously filled the hay loft

Another day, of moving hay Yesterday night, the sky was grey There was a fire in the distance but rain saved the day If you like what I share, you can further support @clareartista and me on Patreon and

Today is a special day for me... I just got notified that it's my Hive anniversary. Although I knew it was coming up, I didn't know the exact date. I do now :^) One more year and I will have spent a decade