Nemo in Salem— Down on Essex Street

As I expected, Blaire and her camera were out today. Here’s what she sent me: Looking toward the Narbonne House. The Narbonne house is located at the Salem Maritime National  Historic site and dates back to 1675. It’s used as a historical study house and can be toured on a limited basis.  The other thingContinue reading “Nemo in Salem— Down on Essex Street”

Nemo’s In the Garden and On the Street— Update!

As promised, here’s a little update: Same view as earlier, but shoveled. This guy went rolling by a few minutes ago.  I’m hoping that he works for the city. Looking down at our cars. This may be an all hands on deck situation. Kids getting ready to head out Little guy’s awesome fort Dino andContinue reading “Nemo’s In the Garden and On the Street— Update!”

Nemo’s in the Garden!

We’re having a blizzard today!  We still have power which is a huge blessing. I’m not really awake yet, but here are a few photos while the power is still on. The view from our front door yesterday and today Here’s Michael’s car and looking down the street.  I just read on facebook that twoContinue reading “Nemo’s in the Garden!”

A Blizzard is Coming!

So, it sounds like we might be getting snow. Every time I hear about it, it’s a little more. The guy who’s fixing my ceilings today just said that it’s up to 33 inches!  I didn’t live here in 1978 when the biggest blizzard of all time hit New England. It’s the storm that everyContinue reading “A Blizzard is Coming!”

Coyote Sighting In Salem!

Michael was walking Winnie this morning and as he came up our street he looked ahead and saw a “really big” coyote coming toward him. The coyote took a left and ran into our yard. He and Winnie took a right and came right into the house. We’re not really afraid of them, but it’sContinue reading “Coyote Sighting In Salem!”

Help Me With This Poor Apostle Plant

Knowing that I absolutely love iris, my dear friend Luis gave me this Apostle plant several months ago. As much as I love to garden outside and grow things in pots I have this weird difficulty with houseplants. The light in my house is completely filtered almost everywhere and we keep the house on theContinue reading “Help Me With This Poor Apostle Plant”