Spicing Up February

Last Friday, as Sue and I were out walking along the river with her dog Vesta, five student-types walked toward us.  They were distinctly underdressed for the weather—temperature in the low teens with a fifteen-mile-an-hour wind.  They were wearing shorts and shirts, although carrying warmer clothing.  They walked through the snow, right down next to… Continue reading Spicing Up February

Filling the Shelves

Our remodeling project is almost done.  Yesterday afternoon, Don delivered a multitude of present-wrapped shelves to go in the new bookcases.  He had unwrapped the shelves, festooning brown paper around the room, and installed them where he thought we might like them.  It was a great starting place.      Already occupying pride of place, front… Continue reading Filling the Shelves