Saturday Bob and I took a walk to a part of the property we hadn't explored before. When you drive down the road towards our village there is a stone monument of some kind on the cliff top. We have talked about exploring it for as long as we have lived here. From the road,… Continue reading What Lurks in the Woods
If I could paint, I think sunrises and sunsets would be the focus of my masterpieces. I would start with the painting the sky that incredible blue. You know, that color of blue that is hard to describe. Next the golden sun still with its yellow tinge. A stroke of pink here. A stroke of… Continue reading If I Could Paint
I still pinch myself and say, "We live here." Every walk is a renewal of the soul. We cut fresh thyme and rosemary to bring home. We encountered the many bees taking a drink in the rock pool. I didn't take any photos as they seemed a bit annoyed by our arrival. We stop often… Continue reading A Winter Walk in the Vineyard
“When an almond tree became covered with blossoms in the heart of winter, all the trees around it began to jeer. 'What vanity,' they screamed, 'what insolence! Just think, it believes it can bring spring in this way!' The flowers of the almond tree blushed for shame. 'Forgive me, my sisters,' said the tree. 'I… Continue reading Almond Tree in Winter
Happy New Year everyone! 2019! How is it the afternoon of Day 2 of this year and I am already beating myself up for not getting everything done on my list today!? The past two days I have accomplished so much but here I sit not satisfied that I checked enough stuff off my to-do… Continue reading Accomplished List vs. To-Do List
