Deadlines
Tulip
Lawn sweeper
Untouched by Zephyr
A pair
My boy
Pokeball cupcakes
Phew
My helper
Big sky on the way to Espen's school
Relief
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Monday on Sutcliffe Road
Perseverance
Sun drying.
Next
Random distraction
Awaiting espalier inspiration.
Open barn door
Stack
Later
Separation
Kitchen fancy
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Sundays on Sutcliffe
May 1st, 2011
It begins again!
Each Spring we reclaim the homestead from the
onslaught of the previous Winter.
I rake and rake and rake. Returning the gravel back to the driveway
is the most challenging, physically and mentally.
A walking meditation.
The gentle raking of twigs and branches under the pines is a loving act. Refreshing and renewing.
Today even the Garden loft/Garage gets a shake out. Empty it all out. Rediscover toys not seen in a few months
and resolve to scrub them all down tomorrow.
A thing of beauty.
Daffodils establishing themselves along our
sweet, old, wrought iron fence.
So delicate.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Sundays on Sutcliffe~Weekend of March 5th
A fabulous weekend. The kids spent the weekend at Gary and Deniece's, which they love and Jamie and I got some much needed free time.
August came up so he and Jamie enjoyed themselves primarily in town, and I held down the homestead. On Saturday I started out the day at Govenor Dodge State Park and snowshoed a 5 mile trail. It was a gorgeous morning and I was in my element.
Jamie and August came home around 3 pm and then shortly after that Adrian, Colleen and Derek stopped by on their way home from Cave of the Mounds. The first impromptu "Sunday's on Sutcliffe" happened on Sat. afternoon. What would have been turkey sandwiches and salad for the 3 of us became a big luch of Barbeque Tempeh and Turkey sandwiches. This is exactly what I am aiming for. I'd like my friends to wonder, "what's going on at Jamie and Linda's?" and just call or stop by. It was a really nice get together and then everyone left early evening to go to a show in town.
I was in bed by 9 pm which rarely happens. Aaaah. Peace and quiet, except for Cleo, the meower.
The daffodils are really emerging and I have spotted some tulips making their way too. Seems a little early but it's nice to see. Bring on Spring.
August came up so he and Jamie enjoyed themselves primarily in town, and I held down the homestead. On Saturday I started out the day at Govenor Dodge State Park and snowshoed a 5 mile trail. It was a gorgeous morning and I was in my element.
Jamie and August came home around 3 pm and then shortly after that Adrian, Colleen and Derek stopped by on their way home from Cave of the Mounds. The first impromptu "Sunday's on Sutcliffe" happened on Sat. afternoon. What would have been turkey sandwiches and salad for the 3 of us became a big luch of Barbeque Tempeh and Turkey sandwiches. This is exactly what I am aiming for. I'd like my friends to wonder, "what's going on at Jamie and Linda's?" and just call or stop by. It was a really nice get together and then everyone left early evening to go to a show in town.
I was in bed by 9 pm which rarely happens. Aaaah. Peace and quiet, except for Cleo, the meower.
The daffodils are really emerging and I have spotted some tulips making their way too. Seems a little early but it's nice to see. Bring on Spring.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Friday March 5th, 2010
Things are warming up on Sutcliffe Road. We have had to relocate our sledding play to the front yard in the shadows of the Pine stand. Our other hill is melting.
I have started to clean up flower beds from leftover debris and have even done some pruning and vine removal on the back hill. I am beginning to envision the transformations in store for this place. Orchard on the plateau up the back hill, hollyhocks spreading up the hill into the woods behind the silo. Where will the Alpine strawberries go?
Move the compost piles into bins and build a chicken coop in the shadow of the front pines. I want to connect the chicken coop with the garden so the chickens can go in the garden from time to time to eat bugs. Chickens. That will be fun.
Pumpkins. Lots of pumpkins and butternut squash. Espen and Zephyr will have to be fully on board with me because there will be a lot of work to do. I have a feeling they will love it.
It's really beautiful here.
I have started to clean up flower beds from leftover debris and have even done some pruning and vine removal on the back hill. I am beginning to envision the transformations in store for this place. Orchard on the plateau up the back hill, hollyhocks spreading up the hill into the woods behind the silo. Where will the Alpine strawberries go?
Move the compost piles into bins and build a chicken coop in the shadow of the front pines. I want to connect the chicken coop with the garden so the chickens can go in the garden from time to time to eat bugs. Chickens. That will be fun.
Pumpkins. Lots of pumpkins and butternut squash. Espen and Zephyr will have to be fully on board with me because there will be a lot of work to do. I have a feeling they will love it.
It's really beautiful here.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Sundays on Sutcliffe Road
Sundays on Sutcliffe will be an ongoing gathering at our place to get together with friends to enjoy the landscape, friends and food.
I will post the calendar of dates soon.
I will post the calendar of dates soon.
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