(11.27.20) Contagious Optimism

Behind the scenes how does a teen navigate a National virtual book launch tour and prepare for reopening after COVID restrictions are lifted

Hear from my neighbors — sharing about their special animals, a few of the rabbits they’ve cared for, plus some things that have helped during isolation and hard times.

Our unforeseen twists in our journey In 2020 and excitement for book launch in approximately 100 days. So grateful for volunteers and new opportunities and income streams that have made this year remarkable even through / because of the challenges.

Ever feel like you're fighting the current?  Destination unknown?  Two years ago I had just bought a house boat and was working on plans to bring it 100 miles upstream. I didn’t yet know where I was going to land because we hadn't purchased the island yet.  Lots of similarities to today’s uncertainty as all of our contracts for Easter and school programs and libraries are cancelled.  Somehow it worked out even better than I'd ever imagined and I trust that this time of social distancing will push us to try new outreach methods.  More time for farm chores and homework.  More time to fine-tune the business plan.  More time, period.  Thankful for your support as we plan to head 'upstream' 

A little insight about Peacebunny Islands, breeds, how to visit and what’s next...

This month was about a lot of things coming together... so much to be thankful for right now: all the support in achieving Eagle Scout, Great Grandma’s 100th birthday, new tools for the farm. What an amazing month. A fun final bonus track: Ever hear 30 rabbits drinking?  One of my favorite sounds while we're doing some cleaning and setting out the grass and hay bales.  

Hear about the new Angora rabbits (including Moostasha) along with some quick updates about what we have been up to this month. Episode ends with one of my favorite jams at my choir concert this week. 275 voices singing! Sorry that it just cuts off...

State Fair recap and transition to school . Sure the rabbits won lots of awards but listen to how I define success...

Sounds of birds chirping at Peacebunny Cottage with the bunnies hopping in the nearby pasture. Girls giggling while learning about bunnies at a birthday party.  All things that are part of my "happy places." An aboriginal saying in Australia has been made into the school song for Hope Vale School. "Nganhthaan Waandaar Nganhthan Ngurraar" means one is a white Cuckatoo and one is a black Cuckatoo—different but together. In a world with so much division, my simple podcast will just be about birds, bunnies, gentle rain and giggles.  Moments we share that transcend all that can divide us.  Enjoy. 

Meeting 4h youth who will talk about their rabbits and various things they have been learning