Everyday beauty
November 14, 2007
I love the beauty of a chilly, sunny morning and the winter dormant garden. Freshly hung laundry and clean kitchen counters. I am especially thankful for my children's smiles and a heart felt "I love you" (& the reasons why) first thing this morning from my husband. Thanks Em & ...
Classical Music Education
November 11, 2007
I'm ashamed to admit we don't own any of Beethoven's music. I discovered this fact yesterday when Laurent asked to listen to Beethoven. The kids and I have been listening to some of his symphonies and piano concertos (borrowed from the library ) as part of our music education. I ...
End of garden season
November 11, 2007
Garden tomatoes, AugustI spent my last couple of hours in the garden this past Friday. Finally got all the rest of my bulbs in. To be honest, I wasn't that motivated to be out there digging in the near freezing dirt but next spring I'll be happy I did. We ...
Albany Mountain
November 11, 2007
Albany Mountain, White Mountain National Forest This weekend's hike was our first adventure in the White Mountain National Forest. After today's visit we are very excited about exploring this treasure more in the future. We even stumbled across a rustic campground we want to stay at next summer, not a ...
Calendula
November 7, 2007
Calendula on a frosty autumn morning My calendula patch has given me much joy this growing season. I highly recommend growing this self seeding annual. It does double duty as both a topical skin healing herb and a cheery garden flower. I use calendula petals in my homemade soaps and ...
Bubblology
November 6, 2007
Friday afternoons are my personal time. A scheduled time for me to do whatever I want, NOT related to school planning, menu planning, e-mail correspondence, bill paying and everything else that I manage at home. Last week on Friday afternoon, another crisp and clear fall day, I "worked" in the ...
Bald Pate Mountain
November 5, 2007
Another beautiful Sunday. We feel like God has been smiling on us for weeks. Every day we've planned to hike the weather has cooperated. The views from Bald Pate were so lovely. What a blessing to live in Maine. By the way, it's hunting season hence the orange blaze vests ...
