Here a photo of the house that I was born in, in 1936, when it was known as Hillcrest Farm. Now it is Frisky Irwin's place. This was the side not the front of the house—before the tree was removed. I remember swinging on that tree and the beautiful hollyhocks in that … [Read more...] about Remembering Hillcrest Farm
Archives for 2014
Upcoming Essex Events 11/2-11/9
Learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY! Check out the schedule below created from the Essex Calendar of Events to see what's coming up this week! Click on the link to Essex, NY Calendar to learn more about a particular event. Sunday, November 2, 2014 In … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 11/2-11/9
Essex-Charlotte Ferry Late Fall Schedule 2014
The Essex-Charlotte ferry will begin its late fall schedule soon. See the details below: Essex-Charlotte Ferry Late Fall Schedule: November 3, 2014 through December 28, 2014 The ferry operating at this crossing will arrive hourly throughout the day. Departs NY: 6:30 am-8:30 … [Read more...] about Essex-Charlotte Ferry Late Fall Schedule 2014
Full and By Farm: Root Pulling
Yesterday was root pulling day. All of the recent rain has saturated the soil passed the point of absorption, and the cool, cloudy skies won't take much away through evaporation. As a result we've spent much time lately on muddy knees pulling muddy vegetables out of the field. … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Root Pulling
Happy Halloween 2014
Happy Halloween, Essex friends and neighbors. The first trick-or-treat crowd just arrived on our front stoop. "Trick or treat!" they cried in chorus. They explained patiently and politely (dare I say sweetly) what each of their elaborate costumes represented. Two … [Read more...] about Happy Halloween 2014