On Shaky Legs and New Beginnings: The Arrival of Carmen Celeste
A beautiful little piece of heaven has arrived! Meet Carmen Celeste, the healthy baby filly born to Judy this week, and share a quiet moment at Otter Creek.
Apple Blossoms in Otter Creek & a Lesson in Paying Attention
Experience a moment of “Redneck Zen” in Otter Creek. Watch as the apple blossoms catch the golden hour sunset and learn why paying attention to the small things is the best part of country living.
How to Startle a Tree: A Step-by-Step Guide
Usually, the woods are quiet. But last week, while I was out turkey hunting, I managed to do the impossible: I caught an Oak tree completely off guard. I’m not sure what it was expecting to see on a Wednesday … Continued
Thunder and Lightning from My Porch in Otter Creek
Experience a real Wisconsin spring thunderstorm from my front porch at Otter Creek—rolling thunder, lightning over pine trees, and steady rain for natural white noise.
A Crescent Moon and Venus Over Otter Creek
A crescent moon and Venus lined up over Otter Creek at sunset. A simple look at a quiet conjunction from the backyard after chores.
Otter Creek – Country Life in the Rain – Beyond the Golden Hour
Life in Otter Creek isn’t always golden sunsets. Sometimes it’s cold rain, dark chores, and the kind of rough weather that reminds you what real country life is all about.