by Susan | Jan 4, 2014 | Odds and Ends
Knocking down spider webs from the ceiling of the front stoop is really one of that after-thought kind of thing. I don’t put it on my “to do” list. It’s not like I spend any time there – I just pass through, usually in a hurry. The snowy,...
by Susan | Dec 27, 2013 | Photography
I think I’m addicted to photographing birds. Paul and Hannah had a bird theme going for my Christmas gifts. I received four new feeders and a Birds of Maine field guide the other day. Paul helped me hang three of the feeders. One we’ve simply tucked into...
by Susan | Nov 17, 2013 | Odds and Ends, Projects
Jean at?Bluebirds Living in the Meadow has taken my bluebird pattern and made a? fabulous paper ornament. She cut the pattern pieces out of gelli printed paper rather than felt. Gelli printing is something entirely new to me. Thank you for this lovely idea!
by Susan | Oct 21, 2013 | Critters
This morning, I found Snape (a.k.a. Boo-Boo Bear) parked outside Hannah’s door, waiting. Hannah always leaves her door open a crack to allow Boo to wander in and out. Boo loves Hannah; she’s his human. So, a closed door can only mean one thing – Boo...
by Susan | Jul 30, 2013 | Critters, Odds and Ends
There’s nothing like a lazy, sunny afternoon sitting in the bedroom windowsill. After gracing me with a sleepy look, Cinder decides that she can’t be bothered with me.
by Susan | Jun 18, 2013 | Granny Gadget
This incredible edible breakfast sandwich machine is brought to us by Granny Gadget. She sent Hannah this Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker. We’ve had fun testing it out. This little gadget is very fun. Hannah said that it makes “the best breakfast...
by Susan | May 14, 2013 | Backyard Birds, Photography
I don’t see many Robins at my house. That’s probably because I don’t really have a lawn. I’m hopeful that someday I will have a tiny patch that might require mowing instead of scrub and clover. While here in Pennsylvania I’ve enjoyed the...
by Susan | Apr 26, 2013 | Critters, Odds and Ends
Cinder and Ginger sharing a patch of sun. These two critters in such close proximity to each other is highly unusual. I don’t think Ginger knows what to make of it!
by Susan | Apr 20, 2013 | Home Improvements
The second of the wooden library counters I rescued from the perils of the dump now has a new home in my laundry/storage room. It’s perfect for holding pots, craft materials and Granny Gadget gifts. The right side has a convenient opening – the new home...
by Susan | Apr 9, 2013 | Critters
Don’t you just want to snuggle her up and take a snooze?
by Susan | Feb 22, 2013 | Critters
This morning the kitties were intently focused on something out the window. Upon closer inspection I found the source of their fascination. Letting the kitties outside could be the answer to our rat problem. (Do you see the rat standing against the porch post?) Truth...
by Susan | Feb 13, 2013 | Critters
Purfessor Snape in silhouette on a snowy day studying the goings on outside. Once a feral kitten, I hope he’s thinking how lucky he is to be on the inside looking out during this blizzard and how fortunate he is to have us as his humans. In all reality...
by Susan | Feb 3, 2013 | Photography
A Mourning Dove hunkered down on a cold, snowy Sunday.
by Susan | Jan 21, 2013 | Projects
The other day I visited with a friend who has a series of bird feeders on the trees in the front yard. Essentially wooden boxes nailed about chest height, she always has lots of dinky birds flitting in and out. “Dinky bird” is what Paul calls just about...
by Susan | Jan 18, 2013 | Odds and Ends, Projects
The past few years I’ve baked goodies for friends and neighbors at Christmas time. The fact is, I’m not an awesome baker. That truth, combined with a hectic schedule in December, Hannah and I decided to do something different this year. We created these...
by Susan | Dec 20, 2012 | Critters, On My Mind
Purfessor Snape slinks into the dog’s bed when she isn’t looking. What do you think? Naughty or nice?
by Susan | Dec 19, 2012 | Critters, Odds and Ends
Our little kitty, Cinder, adopted my grandmother’s laundry basket – circa 1930. These days she has competition for the basket. Ginger – aka “Beast.” Silly dog.
by Susan | Aug 15, 2012 | Granny Gadget
This isn’t a fashion blog, but I couldn’t let this pass. A package arrived from Mom today (aka Granny Gadget). Now and again Mom will surprise me with little goodies – a pretty scarf, a blingy purse, fun earrings, etc. She knows that I don’t...
by Susan | Aug 13, 2012 | Critters, Odds and Ends
Oh, to live the life of a kitty with nothing more important to do than enjoying the afternoon sun.
by Susan | Aug 7, 2012 | Granny Gadget, In the Kitchen
Saturday night is Pizza Night at Downeast Thunder Farm. I get in big trouble when I mix things up and don’t serve Pizza on Saturday – Paul and Hannah have come to count on Saturday homemade pizza. A key ingredient to pizza is the herb mix that goes in the...
