by Lyn Allen | Sep 28, 2022 | Challenge Chronicles, Culture Shapers, Leadership |
A few years ago, I decided I was ready to give up sheep midwifery. As much as I love the mama sheep, the babies and the always-new experience of birth, the level of care became burdensome. So, the ram was separated from the ewes, permanently, or so we thought. You...
by Lyn Allen | Nov 23, 2021 | Challenge Chronicles, Change agents, Culture Shapers, Leadership |
On July 21, 1958, Ike was president, Elvis’ Don’t Ask Me Why topped the charts, and my little brother Mark was born. On November 15, 2016, Obama was moving into the final days of his presidency, the Chainsmokers’ Closer was number 1, and Mark dropped dead while...
by Lyn Allen | Nov 9, 2020 | Challenge Chronicles, Leadership |
Lesson 2, Expanded Capacity: Some adjustment may be needed. Translation: Just because you CAN do more doesn’t mean you can do it easily (or well). There’s a walnut tree on our farm that has a new scar on its side. Yep. Short version: I hit it with a trailer load of...
by Lyn Allen | Nov 2, 2020 | Challenge Chronicles, Leadership |
Lesson 1: Lack of capacity is painfully expensive – AND – Lesson 1A: Our needs for capacity change. One of the first things I discovered upon moving to the farm was the explosive growth of the local cool season grasses. From April to June, the acreage around the house...
by Lyn Allen | May 4, 2019 | Challenge Chronicles |
You may be aware that I live on over 50 acres in a wilderness area, with – at latest count – one man, 2 cats, 3 dogs, 3 ornamental pheasants, 10 pea fowl, 8 goats, 12 sheep, 20-something chickens and 50+ guinea fowl. Plus 4 hives full of honey bees. What...