Swoope Almanac
Stories of love, land, and water in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley
First Place, Outstanding Book 2019, Virginia Outdoor Writers Association
Limited-Edition Hardbacks and Softbacks Available Now AT A DISCOUNT!
For a limited time only, I am offering the Swoope Almanac to all my friends and followers who find themselves virtual shut-ins during these trying times. Taste the wine, feel the soil, smell the rain, hear the warblers, see the wonders…all without leaving the safety of your home!
Join me on these pages to experience the surge of life’s energy in spring, the healing power of trees, and life on the farm with a ninth-generation, pearl-earring-wearing, calf-roping farmer. Restoring streams, wildlife habitat, and soil are core themes that weave through this journal. Thank you for reaching out, spreading the word (not the virus), and doing your part.
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