It’s Raining Babies
Babies everywhere. Two long nights—up until 3 am. Acck. Melissa and I have bags under our eyes, and feel as if we’re about to tip
Babies everywhere. Two long nights—up until 3 am. Acck. Melissa and I have bags under our eyes, and feel as if we’re about to tip
Hi, my name is 117. I’m getting on in years, so thanks for not photographing my udder. I’m 704. I’m young. I’m a little skittish.
According to the American Sheep Industry (which is quoting Australian sources), wool has a new use – making body armor even more bullet resistant. Here’s
This may not be a question that’s ever occurred to you, but many months ago, when I received the draft cover for Sheepish, I laughed
When Hit by a Farm came out, the whole fiber world wasn’t even on my radar. Well, it was, but in a “those-people-are-sure-weird” sort of
Now that Melissa’s headaches are better (Yeah, surgery!), she’s been able to get a fulltime job for the first time in many, many years. She’s
After twenty-five years on the farm, I’m adjusting to the adventures of city life. Part of that adjustment is figuring out what I want to write about now, since sheep are no longer part of my daily life. I’m challenging myself creatively by painting with pastels and playing the ukelele as I seek my new writing path.
Catherine Friend is a fiscal year 2021 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.