by Amanda Read Sheik | Sep 28, 2006 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal
We have had a series of surprising events lately. Mitzi, much to the family’s astonishment, had a little tom kitten the other morning in the kennel. That was not supposed to happen. She was not supposed to have a third litter of...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Sep 9, 2006 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal, World Views
Complacency is really a most intriguing word, as it brings to light both pride and humility in one breath. My siblings and I are fortunate in so many ways. We have never been forced to sit in a bland classroom for hours on end. We now enjoy a lovely place in the...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Sep 7, 2006 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal, Literary Projects
We had a nice rain today. The weather has started cooling down somewhat. I am getting close to half-way through with the screenplay, but I wish I could move a little faster. “I am always too slow – always too hesitant. Always on writtens I sit and think it...