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.

Thatched Roofs

Thatched Roofs

I have a thing for thatched roofs.  The natural, earthy texture appeals to me.    

Winter Sun

Winter Sun

The days are getting longer and the sun stronger.  There is magic in a fresh snow.

Winter Sunsets

Winter Sunsets

Have you noticed the sky lately?  The sunsets are spectacular.  The icy cold winds and single digit temperatures here in New England can’t keep me away from a late afternoon walk to take in the color.

Gardner-Pingree House

Gardner-Pingree House

A few weeks ago I treated myself to a day off and in the company of a dear friend and visited the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. One of the museum’s highlights is a tour of the Gardner-Pingree House, an early nineteenth century, Federal 

Winter View

Winter View

The view from my office window changed quite a bit today with the first snowfall of the season.  I love snow.  So I am very happy about a light dusting to sugar coat the trees.