Category Archives: Country Living

What better way to prepare for the arrival of a late winter storm than to join friends for dinner and a show at Oddfellas Cantina? We were privileged to see and hear our host Rob Neukirch sing and play the … Continue reading →

This sign is on the Blue Ridge Parkway north of Floyd. Blowing snow has almost obscured the legend. To see a closer view of the sign, click here. We live near a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway that has … Continue reading →

These Amaryllis bulbs were dirt-covered lumps of vegetable matter just a few weeks ago and they have exploded into a frenzy of color with a little encouragement from Gretchen. This area of Virginia is still in the grip of winter, … Continue reading →

Some may find it incongruous that I sit here blogging on my laptop in front of a wood stove, but I consider it to be the best of all possible worlds. I am enjoying the incredible convenience of being connected … Continue reading →