A joint decision has been made, our country house is going up for sale, soon but not yet. We have to do the usual spring clean up before we allow anyone in to see it. Right now we are waiting for the snow to melt, and the heating season to be over, so we can… Continue reading Planning to Sell
Category: 2014
Ready for Release
Easter weekend was spent working on the yard at the little house in the city. Although there was still a nip in the air, no snow remained, and the ground was no longer spongy. The grass was beginning to green as Attila raked. My task was to collect the pine cones from the drive and… Continue reading Ready for Release
Here is the thing…
We awoke yesterday morning to a winter wonderland. It snowed heavily all through the day, adding to the five inches of snow received overnight. Everything was white, white, white; and still is. Snow storm on April 15, at least six inches of snow fell! Ten years ago on this date, there was no snow anywhere… Continue reading Here is the thing…
Tufted Titmouse
Thursday, April 10, 2014 What I thought was a Jay, is in fact a Tufted Titmouse. What funny little birds they are, as they hop about the tree eating berries. They seem to travel in company, and constantly interact. It is such a treat to watch them, soon the leaves will hide almost all the… Continue reading Tufted Titmouse
The Big Thaw
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Last night, late, the ground thawed to let the heavy rains settle into the earth without impediment. I know this because the sump pump startled me, as it fired up for the first time this year. It rained all day yesterday, and will rain all day today, giving the pump a… Continue reading The Big Thaw