Mockingbird Hill Cottage
I’ll just let the pictures tell the story.
Each of our 4 large trees in the front yard lost numerous limbs. I could hear cracking and groaning as they fell. Then our huge sugar maple lost the massive limb you see above, crashing into my planters, birdbath and the dogs corral. Such devastation. All I could do was stand there in shock and weep.
Either our roof or our chimney leaked into our bedroom.
Life has been kicking us in the pants lately.
I ran out in the rain and cut some phlox. With all the dire predictions on the weather channel, there is no way they will survive the rain and wind. The scent is heavenly.
Note new flashlight on the left. I had to run to the market this morning (long line) and get gas (another long line.) Don’s working. We’re waiting. I finally had to turn off the weather reports. If I hear something enough I accept that it’s going to happen, i.e., trees falling. So I’m watching Hot in Cleveland on TV Land. Have you seen it? A rare thing: a funny sitcom with truly talented and skilled actresses.
I’m going to roast some vegetables. And eat a piece of the strawberry rhubarb pie we decided we absolutely needed during this storm.
Stay safe.
A wee little moth was resting on one of my Brown-Eyed Susans the other day. And why not? Every creature needs to rest. I took this on the Macro setting. He was so tiny that I wasn’t even sure he was a moth at first.
I’m getting read to start on this sampler designed by Rebecca of Drop Cloth. I’ve had it for months and just never got around to it. It’s called the Cake Sampler and was inspired by a vintage cake decorating book. If you remember, I embroidered another of her samplers last year:
I really love her designs – she has another one coming out on Monday. I think I need some calming, meditative handwork to get me through these worrisome days. Dad spoke to both Meredith and me last night, in tears, about having to make some sort of decision about Mom’s care. He cannot be the primary caregiver any longer – it is simply too much for him. His heart is breaking. They’ve been together over 65 years and she is the love of his life. Our hearts are breaking, too.
I think some embroidery is in order.
I’ve enlarged the size of my photos. What do you think – are they too big? Let me know.
Have a good weekend.
