It was a dark and stormy night… one with a biting chill in the air. There was something else there too… a certain foreboding hanging on the breeze. The day started well enough. Plans were in place for a friendly meeting with a Navy brother, Dennis, who would make use of our little respite in … [Read more…]
We sat talking with an “up north” neighbor this afternoon… A guy that’s become a good friend and helpful asset. He drove down to look at the new driveway. It was the first time in over a year that he ventured down our way, and as we talked, we walked from the new driveway, to … [Read more…]
They say that time flies when you are having fun, a sentiment that I think most would agree with, although, the older I get, it would seem that regardless of my enjoyment, time seems to be speeding by. There is just never enough time in the day. This past trip to Rustic Pines marked a … [Read more…]
When’s the last time you laughed uncontrollably? I mean the deep down guttural laugh that goes on and on until your diaphragm muscles are screaming in pain… for me it’s been a while. This week at Rustic Pines, we welcomed Katie’s mom & dad up to the property to take in the fall colors and … [Read more…]
It’s hard to believe that Labor Day came so quickly. It seems like it was just weeks ago that we were digging the hole for our outhouse on Memorial Day. Yet here we are at the end of summer. The days are getting noticeably shorter, the maples have started to show signs of color, and … [Read more…]
A little over a year ago, the idea of Rustic Pines was born. It wasn’t a grand idea that popped into our head, it was more of an idea that grew out of an idea inspired by a chicken. Isn’t that the way all great ideas are born? One day you’re staring a chicken in … [Read more…]
I’m learning to manage my expectations. Somehow, at my age and life experience I’d expect to be better at this. However, as life usually does, it teaches me that with less expectation comes less disappointment. I headed up the advance team of one, and embarked Friday morning with the expectation that I would survey the … [Read more…]