Herohens
It was a long winter. We had snow on the ground from November to April. (That’s six months — I counted.) And while we don’t count on eggs from the farm during those short, cold days, spring usually brings bounty. … Continue Reading →
Category: Country Life
No Trail!
What a winter it has been! We’ve enjoyed unparalleled cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating, and our long, steep driveway makes an exciting, sometimes death defying, sled run. Understandably, it can be challenging to motor vehicles trying to get … Continue Reading →
Winter Flood
On the last day of February, it’s hard to remember those winter days when we had rain instead of snow, and lots of it! The snow started in November, and we’ve had snow here in Sandwich ever since. The snow … Continue Reading →
Daddy Time
It’s Saturday morning and Rachel is away for the long weekend, so what does that mean for seven year old Elsa? Daddy time! In this cold winter weather, “daddy time” could mean playing dress up, a matinee of a Disney … Continue Reading →
Tractor Girl
What does it take to get our Little House through a New Hampshire winter? A snow plow, lots of sand from the Sandwich Highway Department lot, and a porch loaded with firewood. Typically Todd does the plowing, sand shoveling, and … Continue Reading →
Mouse Patrol
Everywhere I go in Sandwich this fall, the main topic of conversation is mice and how to get rid of them. Last year was a “mast year” for oaks and beeches. Every few years the trees produce an extraordinary load … Continue Reading →
Fire!
I was sitting with my mother on her porch having afternoon tea when my neighbor/sister-in-law/friend Diane came flying through the door saying, “I need you NOW!” I jumped into her car along with two children and we careened up my … Continue Reading →
Country Roads
You can tell a lot about a town by looking at signs along the road. Sandwich is an eclectic collection of folks who all share the dry humor that is ubiquitous to New England. Take this sign along the … Continue Reading →
Signs of Spring
Three nearly back-to-back Nor’Easters have restored the snowpack here in Sandwich, New Hampshire, but it’s officially spring now, and the signs are clear. Longer days (and daylight savings time) mean that we’re fixing supper while it’s still light out, and … Continue Reading →
Timber!
Winter is firewood season in these parts; not only do we burn it in our wood stoves to keep our homes cozy and our pipes from freezing, but at the same time we harvest wood for next winter. The snowy … Continue Reading →