More from On My Mind
Flight of the Hummingbird
The hummingbirds returned on Friday. I put sugar-water out for them a few days before that, just to be ready in case they arrived early this year. But, like clockwork the hummingbirds returned on May 11 as they do every … Continue reading
Moving In
A curious sight caught my attention this evening. Our resident squirrel is building her nest and she’s accessorized with this scrap of fabric from a long forgotten scarecrow. Just a few weeks ago we saw her trying to pull this scrap from … Continue reading
Night Sounds
The night is loud outside my window tonight. What do you suppose is making all this noise? Night_Sounds
The Easter Squirrel
This cute little guy caught our attention on Easter Sunday. We found him just outside the living room window tugging on a piece of fabric that was stuck in a bush – a remnant of a long forgotten scarecrow. He … Continue reading
Birthday Snapshots
I couldn’t help but admire Paul’s creative use of recycled materials for birthday wrap. I especially appreciated the ribbon – it does finish things off, don’t you think? Using my felt bird ornaments as models, Hannah drew for me a … Continue reading
A Rude Awakening
All the snow was gone and the smell of Spring was in the air. Then we woke up to this. The weather man totally missed this snow forecast – five inches of snow. Nobody seems particularly excited about it. Although … Continue reading
Sugaring: Collecting Sap
A week after tapping 12 trees we did our second round of sap collection. All together we’ve collected about 8+ gallons of sap – enough for about 12 ounces of syrup. The nights have been cold with daytime temps anywhere … Continue reading
Sugaring: Tapping Maple Trees
We have been planning our entry into the world of Maple Sugaring since we purchased a book on sugaring last fall at the Common Ground Fair. Intending to start small, we purchased a dozen stainless steel Maple taps, plastic tubing, … Continue reading
Shadowy Self Portrait
Me, in my PJs and fleece, walking Hannah to the meet the school bus this morning.
What’s Wrong With This Picture?
It’s February and we’re in Downeast Maine. And this crazy little Viola? Yesterday it was t-shirt weather. Today it’s bitter cold with winds howling through like a freight train. Yet signs of Spring are waging an impudent challenge to the … Continue reading
