I’ve been busy waiting these days. Waiting and thinking. Waiting, planning and dreaming. Mostly, waiting and dreaming.Dreaming of Spring – after the cold and frost have gone. Dreaming of after Covid – when the warmth of renewed friendships can be cherished. In the meantime, I keep myself busy. During the week I’m busy at school, planning, scheduling […]
Winter has come in earnest now, and in the midst of our latest quarantine, we have quietly ushered in a brand new year. Around us, things seem dark and desolate. The landscape is barren. We are still isolated from loved ones. The future looms uncertain. Yet, there is Hope. Deepest winter is when we see the
I’ve begun thinking about Christmas.Planning for Christmas. Listening to (and singing!) Christmas songs. Pulling out the Christmas cards. Watching those dreaded Christmas movies on the Hallmark channel. Perhaps it’s because the days have gotten darker and colder. I just want light and warmth. Out walking Griffin, we invariably amble by Barry’s house about a block away. For
And then … the snow fell Read More »
I have to keep looking forward. It feels as though I’ve been stuck in place for months, just coping with everything that has been coming at us every day, putting up with all the noise that comes with it all. The Pandemic and it’s experts, the election to the South of us and it’s pundits,
Well, the leaves have fallen, the days have gotten shorter and the nights, so much colder. It was time, last weekend, to put my gardens to bed at last. It doesn’t matter though how much I plan and try to be ready for that time, I often end up working under threat of rain or flurries.
Herbs in bundles … Read More »
Some days just get away from me. Sometimes, a whole week flies by before I stop and take notice. This has been one of those weeks. I resolved to not let that happen today! Today, I would enjoy and be productive. In order to satisfy these two criteria – I must PRESERVE! Oh, yay! It
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It rained all day yesterday, and although I am truly one of those people who love the rain, I was sad the whole day long. No specific reason; just various Covid-related factors that got me down. I did go into school, and though I was productive, I simply felt like I needed to hide in
What a week it’s been! Working in a school these days is like trying to build on a sandy foundation: it’s difficult to find stability. Just when you think you’re getting the hang of the new routine, the sand beneath your feet shifts and you are sent into a tailspin. We are all of us constantly
Thanks to my friend Tara and our children, I’ve been busy transforming crabapples into crabapple jelly for several days. I donated most of them to our Fall Fair – though I did keep some for myself. The A & P Crabapple Jelly for the Church’s Fall Fair doesn’t last long! I hope you visit my
A few more crabapples … Read More »
The days are getting cooler and shorter. It isn’t Fall just yet but you can smell it in the air these days. I’ve been busy harvesting my tomatoes and herbs from the garden. I’m also getting ready to go back to school after being away from it for six months. I know I’m not alone
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