Author: Kit Mitchell

Beyond the Gate

Beyond the Gate

As I noodle around on my bike, I pass all sorts of interesting properties and wonder about the world inside the gates. Wouldn’t this be a fantastic driveway to turn into each day? Then drive on to this lovely stone farmhouse.  I could whittle away 

Stormy Spring

Stormy Spring

This spring seems to be a bit more stormy than years past.  The vegetable garden and the boatyard are slow to bustle with activity.  I don’t recall so many days of rain last spring.  I like the cool weather, but if only we could have 

Phillips Bicycle

Phillips Bicycle

A great score at my dump swap shop a few weeks ago yielded this seemingly, forgotten bike. I had been looking  for a vintage, English, three speed off and on for some time now to replace my 1966 Raleigh Sports bike that went in the 

Scooter dreams

There was something about this scooter parked by the side porch of a Newport, Rhode Island victorian home that grabbed me.  Perhaps somewhat vicariously I wish that had a scooter to bop about town, but my practical side realizes that just isn’t the right transportation 

Easter Brights

Easter Brights

After a long, cold and quite snowy winter,  the brights of spring color bring a welcome hint to my desk for what I hope will soon be appearing in the garden.

Happy Spring Tulips

Happy Spring Tulips

Finally spring has arrived. I know that we aren’t out of the winter weather woods yet, but the days are longer, the sun is stronger and it will only be a few more weeks before we see some green outdoors.  

Mindful of Ireland

Mindful of Ireland

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches I am mindful of Ireland.  Yet, the celebration of all that is Irish here in the US is a big stretch from my thoughts of Emerald Isle. Have you been?  If not, put it on the must-do list.  It’s lovely 

Equine Calm

Equine Calm

Isn’t this just the perfect definition of calm? Grazing on fresh pasture.  It won’t be much longer before we see this green again here in New England.

Snowy farm

Snowy farm

I pass this farm nearly every day with a wish that it were mine.

White Tulips

White Tulips

Simple, lovely, and straightforward, white tulips remind me that spring will come.