Monthly Archives: March 2020

Today, Ben, P’nina and I headed up Mount Crow. With new snowfall overnight, it was gorgeous – a total wonderland. We saw almost no one all day, and that meant breaking trail a good deal of the way. No matter, … Continue reading →

Okay then – physical distancing. Hanging out at home. When there’s nothing else to do there’s always food. And naps. Oh sure, there’s also going outside on your own, but not when it’s raining/sleeting/snowing/hailing/storming – all of which happened here … Continue reading →

Today, Simon and I are going to have what we lovingly call, a seed party. Meaning, we are going to peruse online seed catalogues and order seeds – lots of seeds. We are going to feed ourselves. Yesterday, we already … Continue reading →

Yes, we have an orchard of sorts on this property. Neglected, yes, but only by humans. The bears have apparently been reaping the benefits for years. This has been rather hard on the trees (apples, pears, cherries and plums). Also, … Continue reading →

Yup – Changes. We’re all experiencing them, right? Well, I gave my notice today for May 1 although I suspect we will move me out Alisa will come here to isolate in the basement. And we will go to the … Continue reading →

Planning anything at all is interesting right now – in these times. I have all sorts of ideas about moving out here again, about my next book project, about – well,  all sorts of things. And truthfully, if Simon manages … Continue reading →

  What a glorious day to snowshoe up Wolf Ridge and wander the big bowl up there. We had snow and warmth and sunshine and views. Just plain wow! Yes – we did mega social distancing and no  car pooling. … Continue reading →

Right. Here we are – an interesting day. Oh look! Snow! No, wait – sun. Nope. Snowstorm and hell, the roads are slushy and icy and snow-covered. But wait: it stopped snowing. Lovely. Let’s go for a walk on the … Continue reading →

Abby is fine with being isolated. Come to that, so am I. Simon and I are doing fine – other than being extremely disappointed with our various levels of government and the individual idiots who continue to think that gathering … Continue reading →

One of the issues with social distancing? Everyone is at home! Yay! That’s good. And everyone is on the Internet at the same time. This is probably fine if you’re in a big city with high speed. Not so much … Continue reading →