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Tuesday Morning

September 3, 2019 at 11:01 am by Claudia

We took a walk early this morning. This is the property of one of my neighbors, which our property borders. If you look at the photo, you see part of a white house, then to the left, another house. Just about an inch of space (on the photo) to the left of that building is our property and our woods.

A beautiful day today – it started out foggy and then the sun came through. Lovely.

I finished The Girl Who Lived Twice and am now reading a history of that famous bookshop in Paris, Shakespeare and Company. It’s fascinating. Oh, to live in those times when seemingly every artist and writer spent time in Paris. It was the place to be. It’s still the place to be, in my humble opinion.

There’s not much to report on my end. We took it easy yesterday and had a lovely, lazy day with a trip to the grocery store in the afternoon. Now I’ll have to deal with thinking that today is Monday, rather than Tuesday, and on and on for the rest of the week. Do you do that, too?

Another neighbor just posted some pictures on FB of a mama bear and two cubs in her back yard (directly across the street from us.) Last year, I saw an adult black bear walk through the back forty. Just a reminder that we have to be alert. But it’s sure neat to see them!

Maybe some mowing later in the day…definitely a bit of weeding.

Happy Tuesday.

A Beautifully Rainy Holiday

September 2, 2019 at 10:33 am by Claudia

It’s a lovely gray and rainy day around here, perfect for two people who said, “Let’s just hang out at home today.” So far, it’s a slow rain, though we might get thunderstorms tonight. We did manage to sneak in a walk this morning before the skies opened.

Sometimes this kind of day makes me just plain happy. The small vintage lamps are turned on, because it’s a holiday there isn’t as much traffic as usual, the house seems cozy and warm and my nesting needs and love for my home is at maximum fulfillment.

(We celebrated 14 years in this cottage on August 30th. Imagine, two people who rented most of their lives living in a cottage for 14 years!)

All that being said, I know for some people who are facing the wrath of Hurricane Dorian, this feeling of well-being is not the case. I’m thinking of all of you and praying that you remain safe.

On this Labor Day, I always mention the power of labor unions. My husband belongs to three unions and has been a union member since he was 20. My father belonged to a union before he became management. My brother belonged to a union.

We need them more than ever.

I hope you have a lovely holiday today.

It’s still summer, by the way. I’m not saying goodbye to summer until the calendar tells me it’s autumn.

The winner of Barbara’s extra copy of The Overstory is Melanie of Mel’s Comfy House. Congratulations! Melanie, drop me a line with your mailing address and phone number.

Happy Monday.

Saturday

March 23, 2019 at 10:49 am by Claudia

Coldish and windy – it was windy all night long. I can hear the wind chimes and the sound of the flapping tarps covering various items on the porch. I, of course, want to get going out in the yard, but as is the case every year, it isn’t time yet. Just raking all the Item 4 (gravel) that is now on the grass instead of the driveway will take days.

By the way, the Boston Fern that I overwintered has done extremely well inside! No one is more surprised than me. In fact, it does a little better inside than out. Aren’t they supposed to prefer shade and lots of humidity? Well, we have a lot of light and very little humidity. The house is winter-heat-dry. Every time I look at it, I shake my head with wonder. I’m glad I decided to bring it inside for the winter. All I’ve been doing, by the way, is keeping the soil moist, and once a week or so, misting it. That’s it. I’ll be happy to transfer it outside, though, as it’s taking up all of the available space on the kitchen table.

I love many things about this pew, but this carved leaf is perhaps my favorite. It’s so lovely and unexpected. I don’t think a day goes by where I don’t hear Don say, “I love this pew!” He thinks it finishes off the living room and I think he’s right. It will be truly finished off when we get the new sofa and find a rug that we like. But that’s weeks away.

Today, work around the house, maybe some work on the dollhouse, and starting a book that I have to review next month.

That’s all for now. Sorry I have nothing momentous to report!

Happy Saturday.

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A Beautifully Rainy Holiday

Saturday

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