A Mouse Story – Part 2

i knew the baby mouse was around because he left footprints in the flour

This is the second part of a 3-part mouse story. In brief recap: On 12/3/2019 Darwin heard mice in the basement through the baseboard heater: On 12/4/2019 I caught my first basement mouse.  A few days later I caught a 2nd basement mouse so the first one would have a friend while they wintered over … Read more

Backyard Steps – Part 1

after i removed a bunch of rotted material i put the step back

For a couple of years now, “rebuild the back [yard] steps” has been on my projects list. In early May I finally got around to starting the project and when I pulled the top step away from the wall I knew I had to elevate the job to our local handyman because rot.  SO much rot. 

SPRING 2020 IN PHOTOS

cedar waxwing sitting on a branch in our living room window

Here are my Instagram photos for April, May, & June. There are waaaaaaaay more than usual because of being sheltering at home during the covid pandemic.  It’s been really nice to be working from home from the Girl Cave, while Jim works downstairs in the dining room.  And the cats LOVE having us home.