Miss Tabitha says Hello

I take way too many pictures of Webster and too few of Tabitha. What's that on the rug? Be right back. Found a penny! 

Her's another pic of the sweet girl. She is very hard to photograph. I think she's camera shy because I never can capture her true beauty. I'll keep trying!

Good Laughs at Downton Abbey

Here's a little peek at what goes on before the camera is turned on at Downton. They seem to be enjoying a good behind the scenes laugh and that makes me giggle too. But I'm sad I'll have to wait so long before I see them again. via

How Cold is It?

Well, it's not as cold as it is in this Greenland photo. Right now it's 7° here at my cottage but it feels like -2° even though there's no wind and bright sun. It's cozy inside and both animals are sleeping in the sun after their early morning outing and breakfast. Webster loves it when I feed him before I have my first sip of coffee. See you later. xo

Dictionary Page and Old Books

Sorry I'm so late posting today. I had an early meeting that lasted way too long. This is an old photo saved to my computer with no source. I've always loved this dictionary page printed with an image of a stack of old books.

After and Before from Country Living

I thought I'd shake things up and show you the after project first. From Country Living Magazine.

This is what the house looked like three years before the above photo was taken. That's how long the restoration took. I can't find a link to show you what it looked like inside. These photos were on Instagram today. You can't beat good bones, can you. Like the before, love the after.

The snow I had this morning quit by noon and didn't amount to much, thank goodness!

Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II | Page 69

A few more suggestions, observations, and reminders on how to live a happy and rewarding life.

745. This is a good one and not that easy to do for some people.

Oh No, SNOW

It just started and it's coming down hard. Big flakes too. They say it will quit in a few hours and I hope they are right. Will keep you posted. This is a view looking North into the woods outside the guest room Tabitha's window. xo

Red Barn Complex with Windmill

I took this photo yesterday with my iPhone without my feet touching the ground. Yes, I was in my car! This delightful farm is near my cottage and I never tire of driving past. I had been taking a few pictures at The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and had to drive by this pastoral setting coming and going. It was on the driver side on my way home. It has everything, doesn't it? A partially frozen pond with an aerating fountain in the center that is actively working in spite of the cold weather. Look closely and you will see the spray. I especially love the windmill and the long barn complex is fabulous. Swoon. I put this on Instagram too but the top and bottom were cropped because of the square format used there. 

We had a gray day up until just recently. I was sure it was going to snow but it never did. It's still being forecast for tomorrow morning but just a dusting. I've got my TV evening all set up. It's PBS all night -- Pie in The Sky, Father Brown, Scott and Bailey. I'm looking forward to all three English programs. Can't wait! xo