Monthly Archives Apr 2013

Where I live ~ Our Mountain Home

Where I live ~ Our Mountain Home

I want to share our mountain with you. Today I'm taking you up and out. To give you a bird's eye view and to introduce the neighbors.

Is homemaking your gig? You might want to consider...

Is homemaking your gig? You might want to consider...

I'm participating in an ebook bundle sale this week and I think some of you would appreciate the books in this bundle.

Saturday Swimming

Saturday Swimming

It all started in January with our weekly French lessons. Céline and I left the house every Saturday afternoon, driving to a nearby community where our course was offered.

About the fountain pen...

About the fountain pen...

When re-designing FIMBY and thinking about a graphic I could use to express my message and vision for this space, my fountain pen became the clear winner.

Afternoon School ~ A spring schedule

Afternoon School ~ A spring schedule

Last month I introduced a change that I've never tried before - afternoon school.

A letter for a tough season

A letter for a tough season

That was one of the toughest Marchs on record. Now that we are through it and Spring is firmly rooted in your heart I wanted to write you a little love note.

The color of creativity

The color of creativity

We are waiting right now for the colors of spring. The weather is warming and the snow is melting but lime green leaves, buttery yellow blossoms, and pastel purple petals are still weeks away in our world.

I am Woman ~ Hear me Chop

I am Woman ~ Hear me Chop

I've warned you all that spring arrives late where I live, which is a more pleasant way of saying the winters are long. This winter has seemed especially so.

The Spring I Start Running

The Spring I Start Running

I've been thinking for a while now that one day I would start running but I've been digging in my heels, literally and figuratively. The last time I did any serious running was when Céline was a baby. That's twelve years ago or so.

I'm so happy to be back

I'm so happy to be back

This is the longest break from blogging I have taken since I started blogging with any serious intent. I've been blogging for nearly nine years and in those first few years month long breaks were common.