Category Archives: Country Living

October Surprise – First Snowfall

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Eliza Waters

We don’t usually get significent snowfall in October, at most, a few flurries. Yesterday, what was predicted to be ‘an inch of snow turning to rain’ turned into 3.5″ of heavy, wet snow with a topping of sleet. An October … Continue reading →

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A Different View October 26

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Another week of significant changes. The weekend brought rain and wind, and it’s been breezy every since, so off flew the leaves of maple, birch and smaller shrubs. The pines have shed their old needles. Across the way, we can see more of … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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Silent Sunday

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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A Different View October 18

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Eliza Waters

What a difference a week makes! With warm days and cold nights, this week’s view of our little valley shows a lot more color. Even the white pine on the right is showing golden needles. The day started out foggy … Continue reading →

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A Different View October 11

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Eliza Waters

We had a frost last night that pretty much ended my garden for the season. So instead, I am going to be posting this view of our little valley over the next few weeks as it transitions into dormancy. Thanks … Continue reading →

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Farm Fresh

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Once a week, as members of Natural Roots, a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm, we get to take our cloth shopping bag and fill it with delicious, organic, fresh produce. There is nothing so delicious as eating crunchy salads, fresh beans … Continue reading →

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Violet Tea

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Eliza Waters

When violets cover my lawn in masses of white and purple in May, I have a traditional celebration where I serve Violet Tea to my young friends who live next door. It started six years ago in the spring after the … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah Chorus

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Eliza Waters

After a cold, dark winter of gray-brown dormancy, the earth barely breathing, waiting faithfully for renewal and warmth that certainly must come, spring starts slowly; then quickly, it becomes a rushing torrent of life. Brought on by moisture and warmth, … Continue reading →

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Laundry, Earth Day and Meditation

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Eliza Waters

All my life, I’ve hung my laundry to dry on a clothesline when the temperature is 40F (4C) or higher. To some, it’s rather quaint and old-fashioned, but to me there is something reassuringly domestic about seeing clothes hung on … Continue reading →

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