Tree Branch Decor

The weather has certainly made it difficult to function here in Vermont, but Nina, Conan and I are managing. It’s a good thing we have so much firewood collected in the garage! Nina has been baking up a storm, and I think we have nearly enough muffins to feed the entire state. Conan loved the […]

Snow Blues

In my last post I said these winter days are beautiful, but today I woke up with very little patience for the snow. Looking out the window I could barely make out the car parked outside for all the snow piled everywhere, and the chill seeping through the glass reminded me how cold the floor […]

Winter, Skis and Cookies

Is there anything more beautiful than winter in Vermont? I think not. The crisp, clear air, the snow… It’s refreshing. Today, I went skiing with a bunch of the guys. We left our wives at my place; Nina is very fond of playing hostess. She spent all morning baking gingerbread men, all with intricate patterns […]