Birds That Link Us Together

I realized that my blog is helping me to think of others. I see that your blog is doing that for you, too.

Welcome 2024

I am hoping to move through Proust’s list, one question at a time, and answer each in exhaustive detail for myself.

D.C. Sculptures and the Middle of August

This post wraps up the stuff I wanted to talk about from Pedro’s work trip to D.C. that I didn’t fit in an earlier post.

Homeowners

There is no way to live a full life and not leave some things behind as you go.

Hen House

Weatherizing AND getting rid of extra paint makes me especially happy when the final result is the cutest henhouse ever.

Wasps in the Walls

One of the most intimidating fix-it projects we have tackled is the wasp nest inside the wall.

Up To

My blogger friend Marlene (insearchofitall) asked in her post: “What are you up to?” All the usual little bits of life are going on at breakneck speed. “Well, in our country,” said Alice, still panting a little, “you’d generally get to somewhere else—if you run very fast for a long time, as we’ve been doing.” “A […]

Gifts to warm the home

This weekend I was recovering from a procedure I had on my foot on Friday. Had to keep the foot elevated, but had I been as mobile as usual, the weather was not exactly encouraging to do chores or to do fun stuff. So I guess it’s time for a blog. I moved to this […]

I get by with a little help from my friends

I am flattered over and over when people actually seem to like helping.

Soon to be Country Girl

We will spend the Independence Day weekend hauling boxes and lifting furniture.