Month: March 2018

Nor’Easters

Nor’Easters

A few weeks ago my pigs had access to a few acres of bare, root-able, snuffle-able ground.  Since then we have received over 30″ of snow thanks to a series of Nor’Easters, vivid reminders that late March in Maine can be full-on, full-blast winter.  My pigs are not impressed.  Deep snow and short legs aren’t …

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It’s Still Winter

It’s Still Winter

The pigs don’t seem to mind that there’s a foot of snow where they usually eat their morning meal.  The authorities have declared today a snow day, and I thought it might be a good time to catch up on things.  I’ll get the unfortunate news out of the way right off.  Wilbur, the star …

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