Retirement.
As many of you already know, my husband’s last day on the job was yesterday, and he is the first to admit that it was tough. I know that there are people who actively look forward to their retirement, so they can golf all day, or fish all day, or enjoy the grandchildren; we are [...]
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The “R” Word
Posted in Uncategorized on October 1, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Softening of Evil Hearts
Posted in Uncategorized on September 24, 2009 | 3 Comments »
This is the icon of the Theotokos that I saw and venerated today at Divine Liturgy. I can’t describe the experience, except that when She arrived at the church, Her arrival was heralded by bells; and as the priest of the parish brought her in, there were many damp eyes, mine among them.
I don’t [...]
The History of Aprons
Posted in domestic domovaya on September 11, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Received this from a friend today, and as I know at least one reader who is “into” aprons, I thought she’d appreciate this. (But I hope you all do.)
I don’t think our kids know what an apron is.
The principal use of Grandma’s apron was to protect the dress underneath, because she only had a few, [...]
Photos of My Porch
Posted in Uncategorized on August 22, 2009 | 9 Comments »
I’m not sure how many I can download at once, but I will do my best.
This is the Wall of Books, under the porch windows:
And here is the Ugly Blue Rug that “graced” our porch floor for 23 years (!):
Yes, it’s a mess, but you did ask. We’ve been digging away at the mess for [...]
New York, New Yooooooooork!
Posted in Uncategorized on May 21, 2009 | 5 Comments »
That’s what it sounds like outside my little New Hampshire home. It’s been sirens all evening. Last Friday, the girl who lives across the street had a royal screaming match with her ex-boyfriend, both drunk as skunks, with the f-word in liberal evidence. Two weeks ago, we had a guy screaming at his girlfriend (same [...]
Sheep Dip
Posted in Uncategorized on November 26, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Spurred on by Fearless Leader’s query as to Where Have I Been, I thought I’d better post an update. I warn you, though — I’ve had a few shocks over the past month, one as recently as yesterday. Thus, the title of this post: Like sheep dip, it’s greasy and smelly.
Shock #1: The son — [...]
Election, Shmelection…
Posted in Uncategorized on September 28, 2008 | 3 Comments »
…as we would say in New York. I’m not normally so casual about the electoral process, but every single evening for the past two weeks, I’ve been fielding telephone calls from both sides trying to solicit my vote, and it’s getting old. I have a standard line for both of them: I don’t like the [...]
Progress on Maryland Mountain Express
Posted in Uncategorized on September 14, 2008 | 3 Comments »
As of September 7, 2008 – Halfway done!
Father Count
Posted in Uncategorized on April 12, 2008 | 3 Comments »
(Mimi knows what’s coming.)
Elsewhere on this blog, I have commented about my priest’s Romanian accent, and that he sounds a bit like Count Dracula. But it took my husband to hit the nail on the head: “That’s who he reminds me of, The Count, from Sesame Street!”
In case there is anyone reading this [...]
The Five Things Meme
Posted in Uncategorized on April 3, 2008 | 1 Comment »
At least, I think that’s what it is. That’s what it appears to be. From Emma’s site:
What I was doing 10 years ago:
On my way to a Bachelor of Science in Accounting (which I actually never use, but it was interesting, anyway).
Wondering if the guy my daughter was dating was The One (he was!).
Directing the [...]
