It’s been a long time since rain has been at the manor. A strong storm front blew through this afternoon, dropping much needed rain and lead by strong winds. At the barn when the storm began blowing in, 30 mph winds blew through the barn, kicking up all […]
The seasons are beginning to change. With warm days and cool nights, this week has been particularly spectacular. Each morning starting with a glorious sunrise with mist rising over the meadow and the Magothy river. The days clear blue with fluffy clouds. The nights cool and ending with […]
The spring migration and breeding season is now over for the birds. The heat of the summer is starting to subside and life around is starting to take a rest. It’s a bit quiet at the manor, but the fall migration season is just around the corner. Some […]
Autumn is still in the air, with Indian Summer days and the bold reds and browns shining through. A week full of abundance with family, friends and sideboards filled with delicious food lovingly prepared. Fall harvest abundant throughout with pumpkins, squash and corn all to provide winter sustenance. […]
Looking at the weather report for the upcoming weekend, it appears that the perfect storm is out there brewing in the Atlantic. Reports say that “Frankenstorm” is heading to the Northeast coast of the U.S.. With the combination of three storms; Hurricane Sandy, an early winter storm […]
My first view of the mountains on a glorious day.
This morning I’m heading on a short road trip to the Shenandoah National Forest. Enjoying the fall colors today and wildlife abound at dusk. Tomorrow I’ll be hiking Old Rag Mountain, then a leisure return home at the end of the week. The mountains are fabulous as I’ll […]
Today marks the first day of autumn. A time to begin to reflect on how the year has passed. With a brief time to slow down and enjoy our surroundings, we can take a deep breath from the busy schedule spring and summer brings to our lives. […]
The dog days of summer have arrived, and although it has been the hottest summer on record in Maryland, the cooling August nights made me realize that I’m just not ready for summer to be over. But there is so much to look forward to in autumn. The […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 