Who could have believed that we would become the stewards of this lovely piece of the Texas Hill Country?  We each and together had always hoped to have a few acres in this part of the world, it had never come to be.  Until last year, June 27, 2011, when we were gifted and graced to have the opportunity to acquire these nearly-7 acres.

We’re out here today celebrating the gift and visiting favorite spots around the property.  (Pictures to follow.)  We are remembering and honoring the Beloved Previous Occupants, Carol and Elise, who created a special paradise on this land during their 19 years here.  We clearly recall  our own delight when we first visited this place nearly 20 years ago at their invitation…to join them a work day (one of very many to follow!)

We begin our blog today on this first  anniversary to share the discoveries and the delights we have found here.  We want to tell stories of earth and air and trees and flowers and weather* (and other stuff, too).  We aim to post photos of moments and magic and mysteries. And oh!–the grasses!

We have a lot to share, so check back often!

* There are seven or eight categories of phenomena in the world that are worth talking about, and one of them is weather.  —Annie Dillard, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek