by Ellie | Apr 17, 2015 | blog, Uncategorized
The scheduled arrival of our guests coincided with a Gala Celebration we needed to attend. Okay—just tell them where the house key is; come in and make yourselves at home. Did they ever! We arrived home at 9 PM to find them at table, eating pancakes and maple syrup....
by Ellie | Apr 3, 2015 | blog
My first prayer notebook from years ago had belonged to Joe Montibello, one of my husband’s philosophy students. It became mine—a disreputable, recycled derelict with mangled spiral and tatters of ripped-out pages for me to record on-going requests—Kelly’s chronic...
by Ellie | Mar 20, 2015 | blog, Uncategorized
Last Sunday I met with a young man, age 16, who is writing a Young Adult novel. He had asked me to read it and talk with him about the good and the bad. While I was doing this, another person called, wanting to talk about a novel he’s writing. Two people, consulting...
by Ellie | Mar 6, 2015 | blog
This time of year, keep an eye out for sap icicles hanging off maple trees. A good sign, if you’re into making maple syrup. That was us for nearly 40 years on our Vermont tree farm. Our sugaring adventures began modestly. Two women friends and I tromped through deep...
by Ellie | Feb 20, 2015 | blog
We own a multi-generational cottage in Rumney NH. Jim’s folks, Walter and Lilly Gustafson, built it in the 1960s. Jim’s sister and husband, Lois and Bob Draper, became missionaries and thus homeless, so they moved in after the folks vacated. Bob died, Lois moved, so...
by Ellie | Feb 6, 2015 | blog
Winter is in the eye of the beholder. When I was a kid, winter was full of joy. Have you ever experienced the delicious crunch of snow under your feet in zero temps? I’ve wondered what southern-born children ever got out of winter. Cold and wet can be endured, but...
