Wildenblue Farm Journal: Congratulations to Leslie of Comfrey Cottages

Excerpts from A Country Pathway

I come upon it suddenly, alone-
A little pathway winding in the weeds
That fringe the roadside; and with dreams my own,
I wander as it leads.

Full wistfully along the slender way,
Through summer tan of freckled shade and shine,
I take the path that leads me as it may-
Its every choice is mine

A chipmunk, or a sudden- whirring quail,
Is startled by my step as on I fare-
A garter-snake across the dusty trail
Glances and- is not there.

Above the arching jimson-weeds flare twos
And twos of sallow-yellow butterflies,
Like blooms of lorn primroses blowing loose
When autumn winds arise.

The trail dips- dwindles- broadens then, and lifts
Itself astride a cross-road dubiously,
And, from the fennel marge beyond it, drifts
Still onward, beckoning me.

Why, I am as a long-lost boy that went
At dusk to bring the cattle to the bars,
And was not found again, though Heaven lent
His mother all the stars.

And lo! through the mists that may not be dispelled,
I see an old farm homestead, as in dreams,
Where, like a gem in costly setting held,
The old log cabin gleams.

Oh, darling Pathway! lead me bravely on
Adown your valley-way, and run before
Among the roses crowding up the lawn
And thronging at the door,-

And carry up the echo there that shall
Arouse the drowsy dog, that he may bay
The household out to greet the prodigal
That wanders home to-day.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Congratulations to Leslie of Comfrey Cottages

The winner of the fresh-cut Sweet Annie Bundle is Leslie of Comfrey Cottages in Illinois! If you desire information pertaining to beekeeping, herbs, and a lovely life in general, you will want to visit her bee-yootiful blog here

http://comfreycottages.blogspot.com/

A heart-warming thank you to all... this was my first give-away, and I will hold others, as it was much fun!

Leslie, your Sweet Annie will be on its way to you in the morning's mail. I hope you are pleased with it! Primitive blessings from Laura of Wildenblue Farm

9 comments:

Comfrey CottagesOctober 4, 2009 at 11:39 AM
oh my gosh!! i am so honored and happy laura:) how generous and sweet of you:) i love your blog too! i have never "owned" a sweet annie bundle before, though i have admired it at places:) i am so excited and looking forward to that sweet scent:) thank you soooo much! big herbal and honey hugs to you and hope your day is gorgeous:)
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Laura ofOctober 4, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Do you grow Sweet Annie? If not, you will be able to gather many seeds from the heads of this when they dry to plant next season. I only hope you will not curse my name when it spreads ! xox
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Comfrey CottagesOctober 4, 2009 at 10:08 PM
i would never curse you laura! good idea on the seeds:) if i can't find a spot in my yard, i can try to start some in either one of my kids yards or my friend val, she has lots of room;-) so sweet of you! big herbal and honey hugs and enjoy this harvest moon:)
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Lemon Verbena LadyOctober 7, 2009 at 9:12 PM
It gives me headaches or I would have entered. Glad Leslie won!
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Laura ofOctober 8, 2009 at 9:10 AM
Oh dear... I've heard that some people cannot tolerate the essence of Sweet Annie. I hope Leslie isn't one of them...
lemonverbenalady, I am smitten with your blog. I've tried to leave comments, but my computer freezes up. I wanted to let you know that when I make Vanilla Eztract, I use Vanilla Schnapps. I've tried rum and vodka, but prefer this over the others!
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Lemon Verbena LadyOctober 8, 2009 at 1:53 PM
I actually made a wreath of it at an herb farm in Maryland one year. I almost had to hang it outside the car to get it home!

Sorry you can't leave comments for me. You can always e-mail me at lemonverbenaladyathotmaildotcom. I didn't know they make Vanilla Schnapps. Sounds great. Maybe the next round, I will try that! Love your blog and your vibe, Laura! Very Early American Life in the modern world!
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Comfrey CottagesOctober 8, 2009 at 6:56 PM
wow what an awesome idea using vanilla schnapps! :) cool you two ladies have met already! i adore both your blogs and love talking with you both:)
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Lemon Verbena LadyOctober 8, 2009 at 7:08 PM
We(I'm assuming Laura does)love talking to you also, Leslie!
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Laura ofOctober 9, 2009 at 8:17 AM
Oh... of course I do! BOTH of you! xox
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