Hanson Farm + Sugar Hill Dairy in Bridgewater, MA

Hanson Farm Sugar Hill DairyThe last few days have felt like fall and now it’s official. Autumn arrived today. While summer is probably my favorite season, there is a definite beauty to fall and a certain coziness that comes with a bit of chill in the air.

Last week, my mom and I enjoyed one of those precious last days of summer by visiting Hanson Farm, which is about 25 miles south of Boston in Bridgewater. The farm has a dairy, so we decided to treat ourselves to some ice cream.

My mom had the frozen pudding, which she said was the best that she has had in years. I couldn’t pick just one, so I combined some seasonal favorites, apple crisp and pumpkin patch. They were delicious! Besides the wonderful flavors and texture, the portions are big, so a small ice cream was still a lot.

If you’re in the area, stop by and enjoy some scoops at Hanson Farm!

One Year in 2 Minutes

This time lapse video by Eirik Solheim is pretty amazing. While I’m all about mindful meditation and appreciating the present, this video has me ready to dive into just over a minute.

All that green looks good! It’s nice to imagine a time when there will be no snow on the ground.

If you have a couple of minutes to enjoy views of the four seasons, I hope you’ll take a look!

Quote of the Week: Desmond Tutu

covered bridge

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.”  ~ Desmond Tutu

This week we have the least amount of daylight for the year. Sunday is the Winter Solstice — the first day of winter. After that, we start back toward longer days and more sunlight.

While winter is not my favorite time of the year, there is beauty in the season and a certain coziness with coming inside out of the cold. So I’ll appreciate the gifts of winter and look forward to spring.

Happy Solstice!