Monday, October 31, 2011

Name that farm!

J and I have been going round about naming the farmstead. I think every place needs a name. We were trying to pick out distinguishing features in the landscape. Using our names. Old stories or childrens books and taking a name from there. Something that captures the essence of the existing place and also the hope for the place. So far, blank. Or at the very least, we can't agree. Hence, J said, put it out on the blog. So... if there's anybody out there, please help us name the farmstead.

One source of consistency has been a hawk that watches us through the window from his perch in the lone tree bordering the corn field. Another is the fox that I followed down the county road for about a quarter mile. Apparently the road was his too. Fine by me. Sharing works (except for the chickens. no sharing sir).

Another is the wind and the amazing views.


So please, spread the word, post ideas in the comments or email us at just_sit@hotmail.com.

Thanks!

1 comment:

  1. I think you should wait to name it and let it speak to you. We redid an old home and we called it many names (some not so nice) as we went along. Built in the 1800's it was originally owned by the Methodist Church and was the Parson's home. Last year after 10 years of weekend renovations, we put the house on the Christmas tour and named it the Parsonage.
    Aunt Kathi

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