This was our third trip to Sedona, and the best yet. The last time we were there, it was the beginning of March 2021 and we had to cut our trip short because the pandemic broke out. It was great … Continue reading
We found a house at last and moved in last summer. It’s on a pond north of the cities, right next to two giant lakes. I’ve reclaimed the backyard from a buckthorn, fern, and weed patch into somewhat of a … Continue reading
Boy, it’s been a while since I checked in here. I’ve spent this cold cold winter making necklaces, cooking and baking, reading, walking whenever I could, and streaming some good shows. But now we’re engaged in a frustrating house-hunt. The … Continue reading
How I’ve been spending my time! All these are in my Gemnorde Etsy shop.
We just returned from Lincoln, New Hampshire–where we hiked the heck out of Kancamagus Highway and all the notches. Really tough hiking, nothing but roots and rocks, as you can see below. But absolutely breathtaking peak color, endless beautiful waterfalls … Continue reading
Haven’t I been busy? All soon in my Gemnorde Etsy shop.
I don’t often write this kind of personal post, but this week I learned of the death of one of the few bloggers I’ve been following for several years–Sarah Vernon, Isle of Wight, Great Britain. An actress (from an acting … Continue reading
For decades, we’ve gone to Aspen, Colorado nearly every year to hike, enjoy the annual music festival and the charming town, and marvel at the astonishing beauty of the Rockies. But for the past few years we haven’t been able … Continue reading
A few of my latest necklaces, now in my Gemnorde Etsy shop.
We moved in a month ago, and it feels like we’re finally getting settled. We’re renting the first floor of this duplex right across the street from the Mississippi River. We’re counting our blessings that we found this place, even … Continue reading
Well, I woke up this morning thinking my big adventure of the day would be a visit to the Apple store to buy a new phone. But an early email arrived to tell us that our landlords are turning this … Continue reading
Well. I’ve fallen into another rabbit hole. It started a few years ago with a DVD lecture series about the Peloponnesian Wars that I got from the library. (Of course, I thought I would remember every detail because it was … Continue reading
Weather here has been “filthy” as the Brits say–grey, rainy, blustery, cold. So, I’ve turned back to making necklaces. These two are my latest: Rubies (made with Art Deco vintage Czech glass cabochons) and Prussia.
Signs of spring have popped up overnight. here are just a few of the delights I now see on my neighborhood walks. Enjoy!
Gustav and Gayle 