Winter into spring
Yesterday there was beautiful sunshine. We went to the Blue Hill Co-op to do our monthly big bulk grocery shopping. For two people, we sure do eat a lot of food. After this, we...
Author: Catherine
Allowing
I was feeling a little desperate for spring. Spending a lot of time fantasizing what it would be like in spring and summer around here. Walking glumly in the grit and grime with dirty...
Is it spring?
I wouldn’t say it’s spring. There’s plenty of snow and ice around, and a cold wind blowing today. But – there’s an egg! It’s a big day when enough light returns that the chickens...
In sympathy with snow
Lots of snow falling today (Saturday). I just love it. To celebrate, I’m stitching lots of white three-inch squares from unbleached muslin. I got this cloth from an unfinished project my mom had in...
Cabin fever
I finished nine cabin patches. A very interesting process. I felt some part of my brain was retraining (or – rebelling?). Something about order and chaos. I can’t say I’m settled on an approach...
Zero degrees
I feel a little worn out this morning. Last night I read some of The Road by Cormac McCarthy before going to sleep. Probably a mistake. I had nightmares. It is a great book...
Pre-snow
I took a longer walk today so I could visit the beach. Because who knows when I’ll see it again. Snow for the next few days, maybe a lot of it. Then ice as...