Fresh From the Farm Blog

It is the end of May, and across the country graduation ceremonies are being held to signify the completion of academic coursework whether it be high school or college. The ceremonies are predictable; graduates process in to the ceremony site, walking in accompanied by traditional music. It is a serious occasion and no wonder one of the usual music accompaniments is known as “Pomp and Circumstance.” After all of the speeches have been given, and the diplomas handed out, and the hats tossed into the air, thoughts may turn to, “Now, what?” Here at Fredericksburg Farms was are celebrating the...

Memorial Day had its origins after the Civil War and was first known as Decoration Day. Contrary to popular media, Memorial Day is not all about picnics or special sales discounts given to early bird shoppers. Instead, it is a day set aside to remember and honor all those who lost their lives serving in the armed forces to protect our freedoms. It is a day to recall their names and to honor their ultimate sacrifices for our country. I shall always remember my older sister’s high school boyfriend who was killed in action while serving in Vietnam, PFC Richard...

Living in the Texas Hill Country we are eagerly watching every storm system tracking across the county. Will it bring rain? We have been experiencing drought conditions for the last two years so rain is a pleasant option to ponder. Having lived previously in areas where rain was rather a constant weather pattern, I remember dreading approaching gray clouds and the subsequent sounds of a hard driving rainstorm with its accompanying thunder and lightning. Then I consider the rainy days that have the soft patter of raindrops and the earth gets a gentle soaking; those days make one want to...

May 12 is Mother’s Day. Our moms support us every day so taking one day to say, “Thanks, Mom for always being there for me,” is just a little thing but it has a big impact. My own mom is gone but I remember always trying to find just the right card or gift to let her know how much she meant. I also had a mother-in-law and a dear step-mom to shop for. Now I am the mom and grandmother, that time passes by fast. I recently came across some things made by my kids for me on past...

For me, May 1st always signaled the countdown to the last day of school. I remember having a “Maypole Celebration” at school (possibly kindergarten) when I was small. The school used a tetherball pole and attached colored ribbons to the top of the metal pole. Certain students were chosen to “go ‘round the Maypole” weaving the ribbons by going in and out and they had to sing a song about May Day. I remember being very irritated that I was not selected to participate.  May 1 today makes me think that summer is on the way and I had better...