Category: week-end

“I realized that If I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes.” – Charles Lindbergh For years, we’ve had a bird feeder just outside our kitchen window. That means a bit of bird-watching accompanies breakfast (and other meals) just about every day. A lovely way to do informal nature study all year…

“Where we love is home – home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. These orange daylilies are a happy birthday gift that keeps on giving. I didn’t get them for my birthday — they are hand-me-downs from a sweet neighbor who, I suspect, is likely tending a…

“You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.” – George Bernard Shaw I celebrated with a birthday lunch date with my favorite guy, the one who keeps me laughing, and therefore helps keep me young! This weekend we hope to have dinner here at the house with all…

“Before you get a dog, you can’t quite imagine what living with one might be like; afterward, you can’t imagine living any other way.” -Caroline Knapp It’s a good thing Piper is so stinkin’ cute, because I spent Thursday morning fixing walls she ate during her puppyhood! JamieI’m a big fan of authentic conversation and…

“We do not remember days, we remember moments.” -Cesare Pavese One of the highlights of my week (technically last week) was taking Diane to a [VERY] belated birthday lunch at our favorite tearoom. Would you look at that adorable baby bump!? I had to make sure to get it in our selfie! JamieI’m a big…