At 5:30am, the male yellow-bellied sapsucker thinks we should all be awake as he pounds repeatedly on the metal roof of the wood shed.  As we move towards the solstice on June 21, that time will get earlier.  It is really hard to get solid rest at this time of year, when sunsets are so late and it’s tempting to just keep working until dark, and start the day early because there’s so much to do.  I’ve been told the trick to getting good quality rest, is to do a job and know that it is complete and well done.  In the rush and chaos of spring, it feels hard to have that sense, but it is something to aspire to!

On the positive side, spring is such a gush of beauty and optimism on the farm.  The sounds and smells all feel so fresh and promising (except the sapsucker racket).  The hummingbirds are zooming around and hovering everywhere, exuding joy.  

We managed to get through the first week of farmshare without any casualties!  Thanks to everyone who came to pick up their share and contributed to all the positive energy at the Warehouse Market.  Feel free to comment on how it went for you!