Monthly Archives: December 2009

These Are the Halcyon Days

To my surprise, these are the Halcyon Days! This term, which we now use to describe a more peaceful, idyllic past or calm period, comes to us from the Greeks. It describes the time of year when the sea is … Continue reading

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The Guest Outhouse is Complete (for Now)

On Friday we finished rebuilding the guest outhouse that got knocked over by a falling rock in September. We did very well on the project, especially considering that in one of the darkest corners of our homestead, we had about … Continue reading

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