WELCOME
Come join us and take in the view from the ridge. We're only at about 300 feet in elevation, but we're in The Driftless in SW Wisconsin.
This means that we look over the top of a flat plain into which eons have carved crevices and valleys to make where we are look like a ridge. The flat plain provides a vista for miles.
The Driftless in SW Wisconsin and SE Minnesota is named for an area untouched by the bulldozing of Ice Age glaciers--a geographic region left to its own erosive devices.
Timothy Ridge & The Name 'Timothy'?
Timothy Ridge is a farm in The Driftless of SW Wisconsin. We've been here now for 26 years, mostly living off the grid, raising vegetables, then some Herefords all in combination with other careers.
To live here is to be acutely aware of place. Often there's a peaceful silence; often the night sky is illuminated with a wonderful blanket of starry light.
All of this causes me to carry Timothy Ridge and its environs in my heart. Wherever I go, the presence of this ridge and valley place comes with--and this brings joy.
Finally...the name. You might wonder about 'Timothy' in this farm's name. Am I thinking about an early church missionary? Not really.
I am thinking about a wonderfully digestable grass that volunteers around here. When I see it, I celebrate its presence!
Timothy is often an overlooked grass. Another one is the prairie grass Big Bluestem. I look for it in the margins along the roadside--and there it is, a tall prairie grass that was once so dominant. When I touch it, I celebrate its presence as well.
A final comment before you take a look: My view from the ridge not only looks out, but also within. At times, I also enjoy taking a retrospective glance. What will be often flows from what has been.
I employ essays, poetry, images, creative non-fiction and some short fiction. Most of this is available directly on this site. Others will be available for purchase--hopefully soon--also on this site.
I hope you enjoy the time you spend on my site and, once again, welcome!
Brian