Imagine her surprise when you say, “we don’t need a stereo – I have an accordion.” I love music as much as I love paint. Both have the magical ability to change the mood of a mind or a room … Read More

…the road is crossing the forest. Guests are frequently thrilled to see deer that are not at all fearful in our yard. Often, the deer will watch from 20 feet away as they offload their luggage, or sip wine on … Read More

The winter months on the prairies brought all the joys that a young child could want. Bitter cold temperatures and winds were only fended off by warm wool scarves and mittens, down filled jackets, and well insulated boots with a … Read More

…it’s time to start something new and trust in the magic of beginnings. Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end. Decades on the west coast, in the same job, rusting a little more every ‘winter’, Dennis and I … Read More

…is the builder of this home. His attention to many details, from the curved molding joints to the hand made cedar tiles that adorn the wall of the suite’s private deck, are a testament to the love that he poured … Read More