Sam’s Fire Pit
Sam came home with a load of bricks—about forty of them—and started carrying them one by one from the driveway to the backyard. It looked like he was finally making one of his longtime dreams come true: building a fire pit. He’d wanted one for years. After some trial and error, he managed to arrange […]
Wildlife
Living in the midst of nature, surrounded by wildlife—owls, Canada geese, ducks, groundhogs, raccoons, and of course, squirrels and deer. Foxes and rabbits may not often show themselves, but you sense their quiet presence. Even on long, tiring days spent in front of a computer, these animals bring a sense of peace and comfort, gently […]
When the Brown Turns to Bloom
As the greenery deepens on the mountain slopes, familiar flowers begin to bloom here and there, just as they do every year. The once brown world is now coming alive with color. Dicentra, Pulmonaria, Solomon’s Seal, Lily of the Valley, Grape Hyacinth—each one small and delicate, yet resilient enough to bloom unfailingly after enduring the […]
Spring’s Gentle Arrival
The long-awaited magnolias are in full bloom, basking in today’s mild high of 16°C. Among the daffodils, one curious white flower had snuck into the bucket of bulbs—while all the others bloomed a uniform yellow. Lured by the warmth of spring, even the groundhog emerged from its burrow, though it still seemed half-asleep.
