By the Sea

Island exploring seems like the right way to kick off the weekend.

Shall we stroll along the neighborhoods while the sun sets?

We'll cool off by the sea from the summer temperatures that are still lingering,
 

and peek into all the dazzling shops.
  

This is leisure by the sea...

~Jess

Meet Mr. Owl

While I was out
shopping last
weekend, I saw
these darling owls
in the store window.

 

 

 

I just had to

buy one, and take

him home with me.

 

 

Here's a side

view of him.

 

 

Now, he's there

to greet me every

time I walk in

the kitchen.

 

 

I saw an owl 
up in the tree
I looked at him and
he looked at me.
I couldn't tell you
about his size
For all I saw were
two big eyes!

~Sheri

A New Adventure

Most of you know that I LOVE books, but many of you may not know that I've spent the last seven years teaching English at the university where I earned my M.A. in Literature.  

Last year I was offered a new job in University Administration, and though I absolutely love the work I'm doing now, it's been a BIG transition!

One of greatest challenges was getting organized, and part of that had to do with making my new office feel like home. I spent a year learning a new profession, and I just simply didn't have time to do anything with my office space.

But I'm finally starting to get situated in my new position. I've cleaned out my inbox...

...and started sprucing up my work space!

I began by papering my bookshelf and bulletin board with pretty vintage prints.

Then I added a few warm accents...

...and a familiar friend...

I also decided to create a piece that would remind me of the last seven years I spent in graduate school and working with students in the English courses I taught.

I pieced together several excerpts from my favorite literary passages and the notes my beloved students have given to me over the years.

 

I also made sure to place my favorite collection of poetry on the closest bookshelf to my desk.

The transition into this new role took some time...

But I believe that our past always prepares us for the new adventures that await...

 

~ Nel ~ 

For the Love of Tea

It's time!

for some tea,

a scrumptious snack,

and a brief break from an often mad and modern world.

Won't you join me?

~Jess

Give Me Some Shade, Tree

There's a tree in a charming town nearby that's over 200 years old.  It's a grand big Oak that I have admired, and wanted to share it with you.

The branches are very mysterious, and this tree has weathered many storms.

The trunk is huge - can you imagine all the rings it would have if it was cut down?

This tree has provided shade for us on many a hot, sunny day.

Happy September!

 

 

~Sheri, Jess, Nel

A Letter In The Mail

I love receiving hand written letters or notes in the mail.  The other day, my mother-in-law sent me one, and it was four pages long!  My mother-in-law is 87 years old, so you can imagine how surprised and pleased I was to get this thoughtful letter.

She wrote about what she's been doing lately, and the happenings of the family.  When I finished reading it, I had a big smile on my face.

I love my mother-in-law, and she has been a part of my life for 36 years.  She's a wonderful woman with a big heart and much knowledge.  Can you believe she had 10 children?

How will our children

know who they are

if they don't know

where they come from?

~John Steinbeck

 

It brightened my day when I got a letter in the mail from her, and these orange roses are for her.

 

 

 

Do you ever get hand written notes or cards in the mail any more?

 

 

~Sheri

Good Reads

Do you love reading as much as I do?

Novels, non-fiction, biographies, children's books, magazines... I love them all. 

"There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island..."

~Walt Disney

  What is your favorite story?
 

~Jess