It rains. And it rains. Soon, the weatherman tells us, the snow will be gone from our yards and gardens, slowly whittled away by pelting water that falls steadily from the bleak skies. The river roils with energy, its power unleashed … Continue reading
On Thursday evening, my friend ~A~ invited me to join her at a small concert in a privately owned historic home. We met there after work, shedding warm coats and settling into a row of dining room chairs to enjoy … Continue reading
The Pacific Northwest has been burning. Nothing good about that except for the incredible sunsets.
We had several bleeding heart plants in Virginia but my camera could not do them justice as evidenced below. Early in the farmer’s market season last June, I purchased this wee plant from a landscaper who rips out plants as … Continue reading
It’s no secret that I am a fan of Zuill Bailey. Last night I had the opportunity to hear him and observe him playing his cello yet again at a pre-festival winter concert. The venue was at a winery and … Continue reading
On our way back home from Syringa Provincial Park, we spent a couple of hours in Castlegar, British Columbia — the Sculpture Capital of Canada. (They’ve actually trademarked that line.) We were duly impressed! For five years now, Castlegar has hosted a … Continue reading
This one was a Mother’s Day gift last year from the homeowner’s husband and children. I am in love with it for many reasons — including the glass door knob and the decorations on top, which from a … Continue reading
It’s a blustery day here and the wind chill is hovering near the freezing point. If not for the sunshine and fresh air, I would have stayed inside. Today I walked over to the monument erected in honor of Chief … Continue reading
One of the joys of living where we now live is that my husband’s older sister and her family are based just one mile from our house. One of the disappointments of modern life is that we rarely see each … Continue reading
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