A Life in the Making

  If summer only lasted for 4 days, we have lived it well.    

There is nothing in this world like Scotland when the sun shines.  Nothing. The greenery, the sky, the hills, even people in the street are nicer when that big orange ball is in the sky. I love it.  I love how comments about the weather are about "getting the laundry out".  I love how my 5 year o...

What a week it has been here in Scotland. The weather, the birthdays, the sunshine, the parties, the warmth, the Grammy 'Merica, the gorgeous sun, the day trips (did I mention the weather?)...it was all just wonderful and a much needed break for all of us. But as Grammy left, the snow arriv...

The first time I visited the Fairy Knowe at the top of Doone Hill, I thought it looked like a bunch of junk tied to trees.  This time, seeing it through the eyes of Ellis, looking for magic, and Georgia, cooing over all of the little creatures sitting amongst the roots of the trees, I could s...

Exactly what was needed by all.  A weekend out in the fresh air.  Feeling much more envigorated and ready to take on the world.  But first, to the laundry.

   I am amazed every day that I get to live somewhere that contains such beauty.