Author Archives: Hope

Best Banana Bread Ever!

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Hope

I don’t have a source for this recipe, my only copy is a tattered page torn out of one of those community cookbooks. It’s a great recipe, as those community/church/PTO collection recipes often are! I lost track of it for a … Continue reading →

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It’s a girl!

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Hope

This year we have had three holiday calves: a Valentine’s calf (Little Billy), an Easter calf, and now, a Thanksgiving calf! Meet Mayflower, whose name was suggested by clever calf auntie Kelly DiPucchio! Okay, she didn’t arrive exactly on Thanksgiving, … Continue reading →

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Retreat! Advance!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Hope

I had been hoping to schedule a writing retreat all summer, but between pigs and kids and uncertain vacation plans, it wasn’t coming together. But as we headed (mournfully) into the last couple of weeks before Labor Day, it happened! … Continue reading →

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Pig News Channel

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Hope

In response to popular demand, I’m loading piglet videos on my youtube channel. Here’s a sample:

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