Today is the first day of spring as far as Attila and I are concerned! The sun is shining, and the temperature is rising above the freezing point where it landed during the night. Heating season is officially over, and the masonry heater has been allowed to rest. We will still build the occasional fire… Continue reading The Chimney Sweep
Author: Maggie Turner
The Right Direction
Attila and I are in the process of purchasing a vacant lot north of our country house. Someday we might say to ourselves, “what were we thinking!” So here it is, in writing, just exactly what we are thinking in doing such a thing. I will begin with my Grandparents, who were central in my… Continue reading The Right Direction
Planning to Sell
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
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…