Seeds of Love December 23, 2017 I wrote this piece two years ago, the first Christmas after my father died. Placing it here once more in the hope that it…
Christmas at Camp Marah December 15, 2017 I’m a namer. Shortly after we moved into this RV, my husband asked me what we were going to call it, knowing full well…
Room for Joy December 8, 2017 At times, the simplicity imposed upon us by both the house fire and our temporary living quarters feels like a gift brimming with meaning…
Home(sick) for the Holidays November 16, 2017 I’ve never faced a holiday season with such uncertainty. Every year previous I’ve had a relatively comfortable idea of how things would go: when…
A Time to Embrace November 8, 2017 Five years later, and I need to remember it all over again… November 14th, 2012 I’m sitting by my kitchen fire this chill November…
The Return of Golden Hours! November 3, 2017 As many of you may remember, Laura and embarked upon this year with a noble plan to keep and chronicle “all the golden hours”…
For Better, For Worse: A Love Affair with Gardening March 8, 2017 You must remember, garden catalogues are as big liars as house agents. ~Rumer Godden, China Court My relationship with gardening has been a tumultuous…
Hearts and Flowers (and Chocolate!) February 14, 2017 I confess, I’ve never hit a cynical patch where Valentine’s is concerned. I’ve always loved it. And with all the rancor in the world…
Tea and Civility February 8, 2017 Every afternoon at precisely four o’clock my mother’s teakettle let off a piercing shriek. It wasn’t just background noise, or an auditory adjective amid…
All the Golden Hours January 21, 2017 Laura and I have been blessed and delighted by the warm comments, notes, messages and feedback we’ve received over this dear little Golden Hours…