by CMCook | Mar 10, 2026 | fat cow studio
Spring and the Quiet Work of Beginning Again Spring arrives softly here. Not all at once, but in small moments you could easily miss if you are not paying attention. The first green pushing through the soil. Peach branches swelling with the promise of blossoms....
by CMCook | Oct 7, 2025 | fat cow studio
October has always felt like home to me. The air turns tender, the light softens, and everything, sky, field, and heart, seems to breathe a little slower. It was my mom’s favorite month, and maybe that’s why I feel her presence in the quiet moments, when the wind...
by CMCook | Jul 29, 2025 | fat cow studio
Mornings here aren’t rushed, they unfold. The sun peeks over horizon, warming the tops of the cedar trees and sending long golden shadows across the pasture. I step onto the porch with coffee in hand, still barefoot, still waking up myself. It’s quiet, but not silent....
by CMCook | May 29, 2025 | fat cow studio
One year ago today, I stepped into retirement—though it didn’t begin the way I imagined. I was caring for my husband after his knee replacement, and just as he began healing, a serious blood infection set him back. Those early months were tough, but by September, he...
by CMCook | Dec 21, 2023 | fat cow studio
Christmas is more than just a holiday; it’s a season of spreading love, warmth, and the priceless gift of friendship. The essence of Christmas cheer is like a gentle whisper, inviting us to reconnect with the childlike wonder within. As we adorn our homes with...
