35 Comments
User's avatar
Denton's avatar

That's a beautiful story, made all the more touching by how you walked us through its years. Thank you.

Expand full comment
Belle Plaine's avatar

thanks, Denton. ☺️

Expand full comment
Hal Walker's avatar

I’m not clear. Is this a dream or reality? It sounds amazing. H

Expand full comment
Belle Plaine's avatar

gotta dream it to build it.

Expand full comment
Ian Mattey at Wits End's avatar

Sounds idyllic!

Expand full comment
Belle Plaine's avatar

I can even my dead hens seem that way. :)

Expand full comment
Ian Mattey at Wits End's avatar

Somewhere there's a song in those dead hens.

Expand full comment
Belle Plaine's avatar

According to Hayes Carll chickens are the bird mostly commonly written about. Who knew?

Expand full comment
Ian Mattey at Wits End's avatar

Not a surprise really. I suppose eagles might be next on that 'pecking' order. Get Bryce to do a little chicken pickin' guitar and though not entirely unique, you likely have a hit! It surely wouldn't lay an egg! Oh my, I'll quit now with the fowl humour.

Expand full comment
Belle Plaine's avatar

I can't think of a single dad joke to make in return. You took them all, Ian. Impressive.

Expand full comment
Ian Mattey at Wits End's avatar

Well, thanks, I think. Sorry to bombard you with all the jokes in one paragraph. Normally I send them in 'layers'. Dad Jokes is an interesting term - it's kind of a continuum in that young folks tend to say it with derogatory intent, whereas folks my age think of it as a badge of honour. Would love to know were you stand on this?

Expand full comment
Nichole Huck's avatar

That’s a manifestation baby!

Expand full comment
Belle Plaine's avatar

Get out your homegrown herbs and divining rods, witches!

Expand full comment
Fog Chaser's avatar

Just lovely. Once this all comes to be, I’d love to be out in one of those cabins writing 👍

Expand full comment
Belle Plaine's avatar

You are so welcome. :)

Expand full comment
Leo Mascaro 📸 ⚡️'s avatar

Yes! Where do I sign up for the cabins? 😊 Beautifully written as usual, and I continue to love the illustrations breaking up the text!

Expand full comment
Belle Plaine's avatar

Oh, man. Reunion of Music Stack in the cabins!

Expand full comment
Marita's avatar

Simply beautiful, Mel. I pictured it all and it was better than heaven. So very lovely…it will stay with me all day.

Expand full comment
Belle Plaine's avatar

❤️ we’ll get there. ❤️

Expand full comment
Marita's avatar

Oh yes, without a doubt. 💜

Expand full comment
Joyce Belcher's avatar

Beautiful. Your writing and the place you're conjuring. (And very much like our dream place!) May it come to be.

Expand full comment
Belle Plaine's avatar

A TNW retreat would be well positioned in this dreamscape. :)

Expand full comment
Joyce Belcher's avatar

Yes! One day…

Expand full comment
GRB's avatar

Your creative and detailed writing style made it so easy to visualize your dream home and the surrounding landscape. It feels like a location we would all love to retreat to. May this dream come true for you, Blake & Trip.

Expand full comment
Belle Plaine's avatar

Thank you, friend. xoxo

Expand full comment
Stephen Stock's avatar

Can Sue and I move onto the parcel of land next door?

Expand full comment
Belle Plaine's avatar

I see no reason why not. Though we may need to lean on your carpentry skills at some point.

Expand full comment
Jolene's avatar

When the manifestation is complete, I'm coming for a visit. It sounds just like the place I grew up. Right down to the fox and apples.

Expand full comment
Belle Plaine's avatar

Ack! We would LOVE that.

Expand full comment
Steve Pudzis's avatar

My favorite story yet… I look forward to your musings every week ✌🏼❤️

Expand full comment
Belle Plaine's avatar

Aww. Thanks, Steve. Nice to see you here.

Expand full comment
Carmen Vilness's avatar

Sounds like heaven.

Expand full comment
Belle Plaine's avatar

I’m on the hunt!

Expand full comment