The twig fence is all but done and today the arbor went up. I think it looks great and it feels like the best kind of door—one that is easy to pass through and, I would say, one that leads into a great place.
Thanks to my lovely, giving wife, I’ve been okayed to spend this month’s mornings hard at work on my writing. So far I’ve submitted work to about a dozen places in the past few days (all individually tailored), which means I still have about 30 subs to go. Afternoons are spent in the yard, digging up roots, planting, working on the pergola, fence and more. Today I picked up a bunch of bricks from a neighbor for a great price and plan to start working on the wood-fired oven I meant to build two years ago. I think I’ll have it up and cooking in two or three week’s time.
Overall, life is busy but good. River seems happy; Elle seems happy; I’m happy for the most part. If I keep on this path, I’ll kick off the writing season with a bang, have our new place in order and be ready to start boat school at the beginning of October. If you are in the area, come visit!
What a lovely place! And it seems the perfect balance of water and mountains. To grow up in such a place would be fabulous. While I don’t really know you or your wife, I’m going to venture to say that your son is really lucky to have you both.
Wish we could visit! Things are very full and schooly for awhile now though. What’s your weather like in March?
What a nice thing to say Lisa. And while I don’t really know you either, I know we both love poetry and Lake Superior. You’re welcome here anytime.
Well, it really depends on the year. This last winter/spring we had an amazing Feb./early March with tons of flowers blooming, blue skies, etc. And then late March through May…June was cool and damp. It would be great to see you both out here!