Monthly Archives: September 2006

fairy hats and other things

This was taken about a month ago, on the day a large tree was chopped down in our backyard. Sarah has a great imagination. Pictured above are some fairy hats she found growing in our backyard. (Who would have thought?) They're not just hats. When you tear them apart they make a perfect little … Continue reading →

a place of quiet contemplation

It is, in fact, a small corner of our backyard. I'm there every couple of days during non-snowy months, not exactly for quiet contemplation, but to take care of our compost: chopping, turning, digging etc. But as soon as I cross under the lilac tree I am immediately embraced by the shade. … Continue reading →

my happy place

I have a busy day ahead of me. Sarah isn't home. Emma is in school. I have a busload of work to catch up on and a couple loads of laundry int he queue. BUT, i'll be back later this afternoon, at which point I'll share something with you....  My happy place. I'll even take pictures. ;) But … Continue reading →

a bit of a history lesson

For anyone following the development of the Maison Jeanne D'arc ... I received a wonderfully detailed email from Bruce Elliot, historian and professor at Carleton University. Here it is, in its entirety (reproduced with permission): - The designation process is most often initiated by … Continue reading →