Hello from the Big Woods!: Welcome! Coming soon, my blog from my little house in the big woods of beautiful Sandwich, New Hampshire, in the sweet spot where the Lakes Region meets the White Mountains. I’ve always been a country girl at heart, and I’ve lived in … Continue Reading →
Adirondack Adventure
While Todd was in Boise, Idaho for a school year acting as interim head of the Riverstone International School, our dear little house on wheels, the Casita, was wrapped up and tucked away. Imagine its surprise when Todd removed the … Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Lake Skating
Winter started early this year with a snowy November. We were excited! When you live (by choice) somewhere where there are four distinct seasons, the changes are welcome. In November we dug out our sleds and skis, ready to … 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 →
Berry Cake
Summer’s winding down, the lake is cooling off, and it’s berry time. My sous chef Elsa is now seven years old, and it won’t be long before she’s a master chef! To kick off Aunt Jane’s Cooking School, we made … Continue Reading →
Peter
July 20, 2018 I haven’t written a post in quite awhile, and I think it’s because I was working on this one in my heart. It was eight years ago today that we tucked my brother into the soil of … Continue Reading →

