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Gretchen Staebler

Gretchen Staebler

I am a Pacific Northwest native transplanted to the southeast for 36 years. In 2012, I returned to my childhood home and fell in love with this corner of the country again. I am a grandmother, a storyteller, a teacher, an attention payer, a hiker, and a back roads wanderer.

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Author: Gretchen Staebler

I am a Pacific Northwest native transplanted to the southeast for 36 years. In 2012, I returned to my childhood home and fell in love with this corner of the country again. I am a grandmother, a storyteller, a teacher, an attention payer, a hiker, and a back roads wanderer.
Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Finding Cozy
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Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Finding Cozy

Thanksgiving 1944, FranceDarling — This afternoon was a “Thanksgiving Day.” It was cloudy with the sun shining just now and … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Finding Cozy

Wordless Wednesday
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Wordless Wednesday

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Kickass Grandparenting: Insurrection
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Kickass Grandparenting: Insurrection

I lay in bed this morning trying to think of a compelling opening for a blog post. That bit a … Continue reading Kickass Grandparenting: Insurrection

Wordless Wednesday
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Wordless Wednesday

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Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Winter Mind
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Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Winter Mind

In June, I wander, adventure, explore. And it’s all that matters. In January, I have a winter mind. The summer … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Winter Mind

Gathering Up 2020
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Gathering Up 2020

I’ve spent this last day gathering up the year gone by in a series of lists. Taking a last walk … Continue reading Gathering Up 2020

Closing Out 2020: Finding the Good
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Closing Out 2020: Finding the Good

Dear Reader: The opening of a post I read today by a blogging author I follow began that way, “Dear … Continue reading Closing Out 2020: Finding the Good

Wordless Wednesday
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Wordless Wednesday

Just when I thought there would be no sunrise yesterday… 7:42am 7:47am 7:59am 8:14am 8:34am 9:09am Continue reading Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday (on Tuesday, oops)
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Wordless Wednesday (on Tuesday, oops)

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Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Snowberry Christmas
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Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Snowberry Christmas

It’s Christmas Eve in this strangest of years. It’s still dark out the window from where I sit in the … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Snowberry Christmas

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