Category Archives: Country Living

Frost and Ice

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Eliza Waters

Last Saturday when I got up, it was 10° outside. Frost clung to every surface and by the time I walked out, it had “warmed” to 17°.  I brave the cold at this time of year, wrapped in down and … Continue reading →

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November Thanks Giving

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Eliza Waters

November is the month of Thanksgiving here in the United States, a time when we express gratitude for all our many blessings. Although I think gratitude is best expressed daily, even moment to moment, I think it is nice to … Continue reading →

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Tall Weeds

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Eliza Waters

Tall weedy seed heads provide valuable food for wintering birds. Consider leaving your weeds for winter wildlife. reposted from YardMap click here for good garden perennials to plant for birds

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Great Blue Heron Encounter

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Eliza Waters

It’s the second week of November already! Time passes so quickly these days. I raise my head from my day to day busy-ness and see weeks have flown. Ruby and I headed out for a walk around half past three, in … Continue reading →

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Autumn

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Eliza Waters

Autumn Crisp air, cold, hurry, hurry! Nose sharp with dew, where’s my tissue? River running, chattering over the stones, Gurgling, bubbling, jug-jug-plop! Crisp, golden leaves scattered underfoot Ropes of bittersweet hanging from trees, Orange and gold curls of vine reveal … Continue reading →

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Help the Monarch Butterfly

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Eliza Waters

After a record low year for monarchs we can’t help but think about what positive actions we can take to support this dramatic butterfly’s population. One easy thing: Plant some milkweed. Right around NOW is the perfect time to do … Continue reading →

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Laundry Meditation

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Eliza Waters

As far back as I can remember our laundry has hung to dry on a clothesline. To some, it’s rather quaint and old-fashioned, but to me there is something reassuringly domestic about seeing clothes hung in the sun or flapping … Continue reading →

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