A rainy afternoon. Not typical for January, but wet, nonetheless.  A good day to get some things organized. Folding and arranging clothes in the closet. Moving things from and cleaning out the lazy Susan. A veritable treasure trove. It always amazes me how many small appliances and kitchen gadgets fit on those two enormous whirling shelves.... Continue Reading →

I confess...I love getting letters. I love beautiful artwork on postage stamps. But like vintage paper, the art of the written word seems to have nearly disappeared. A romantic at heart, I still enjoy writing long letters to friends. I pen a handwritten wish in my Christmas cards each year. The gene must have been... Continue Reading →

The January winds howl outside in the darkness. Frozen rain taps at the window like tiny birds pecking for seeds in the snow. Branches creaking as they sway. Wrapped in transparent coats of ice, snugged on tight. Just yesterday, snow-melt washed the sidewalks clean. And the day before....winter's white piled high outside my door. How... Continue Reading →