Top pic- Tabs as Queen Elizabeth the I, Pip as Rapunzel (she refused the long wig) and Mist as Mary Poppins.-Mist and friends ready to trick or treat.-Tabs, Pip and friends.-The pumpkin and squash carving.A beautiful day in the valley … Read More
Peter, Pip and Tabs tonight on their way to the school movie/Halloween party. Their cousins could not attend because of a possible flu bug. Mist and her friend Ashley volunteered at the school tonight, but had already left for their duties … Read More
An interesting coin sculpture created by Mistaya.The Minstrel Cafe was wonderful–the viola(Veronique, Cedric’s wife) ) and piano classical duo was beautiful and Cedric (Miranda’s friend from Bordeaux) sang a French song too. Miranda and I shared Summerhill Ehrenfelser spritzers and enjoyed … Read More
My darlings.Today is a day of rain. I am looking after the twins and at the moment they are once again in the tub with dinosaurs. I don’t go out much with the “twins.” The two of them together is … Read More
This is Mist in all her glory. My little doll. She is adorable in her fashions.She loves fungi like her auntie and uncle the mycologists–she just had to purchase this t-shirt and we also bought one for Miranda as a … Read More
Mistaya in the wig she wore to school yesterday–just because she’s always wanted a fushia bobbed wig.She looked adorable heading off to school. I am so proud of her. A chip off the old block. I used to love to … Read More
Kevin from Bark Busters with Fernando the Great. His technique is amazing–based on treating Fernando like the wolf he is. And basically training me to accept he is not human and can’t be expected to act like one. Most importantly … Read More
Mistaya and Sara after 24h living outside on 1$ a day and having to walk 2 km for their water supply. Including a few hours of breaking rocks as “child labour.” Day one of living outside on 1$ a day. … Read More
A party at Miranda and John’s apres Daniel Bolshoy. BTW, Daniel Bolshoy was amazing once again! The most magnifique guitar player. And I talked to him after his concert. He’s an interesting guy: born in Moscow, raised in Jerusalem, teaches … Read More
I had a great morning. Despite having a restless night, I got up at 5:30 and went to the gym to lift weights and then I hurried home, grabbed Fernando and went for a 1/2 h run in the dark. … Read More
All photos were taken today in my backyard (the wilderness park that our home backs onto).I worked all day writing a research paper. I am always looking for a quick formula to simplify the process. So far I haven’t found … Read More
Preparations for a Mexican supper: chicken enchiladas, sauteed corn, peppers and zucchini and garlic baked rice. Pip was my special onion chef. She wore the shades to protect her eyes from the onions.Mist’s friend Sara and Miranda and John’s family … Read More
For those who haven’t had the pleasure of visiting my late 1950’s family room, I have posted a few photos to give you an idea of it. I am in love with the sofa fabric.-Me on the sofa.-Me and the … Read More
Attended the first preschool field trip to the pumpkin patch this morning. There were hayrides, hay mazes, corn mazes, a petting zoo and a corn pit to dig in. I felt like I was on enemy turf after reading The … Read More
Bad Karma. I tell you…I’m in a little valley of bad Karma at the moment. But I honestly feel I am ready to climb out!My class I am taking is so not for me. It is specifically for classroom teachers … Read More