Time at the creek!

It truly has been a wonderful summer in very many ways. ( We won't mention the little incident of having to install a new septic tank which is entirely underground and can not be seen. Of course things like this are a major necessity) Gracie and I spent some wonderful time at my boyfriend Mark's creek swimming and relaxing for my Aug. birthday. I am really enjoying my new camera. Thank-you so much darling Mark. It is a Canon Powershot G10 and I have a lot to learn since there are so many functions on it. I love the shot I caught of Gracie shaking her fur after retrieving her tennis ball in the creek. She just loves being a creek dog. It certainly has been awhile since my last post but I am hoping to get back into the swing of things now that summer is almost over (sadly) and I'll begin teaching real soon. I still have a little time for more summer fun though. I really want to change the name of this blog since I post about many things besides my tiny house. I'm having trouble thinking of something though so this will have to do for now.

lost in translation

I'm not sure if I am really lost or not but I know I haven't been posting. I really admire the many
bloggers who keep plugging away with fabulous photos. My backyard is dug up at the moment because I have a plumbing/septic problem. Railroad ties are covering the septic area and I truly believe it hasn't seen the light of day since this house was built in 1938. My plumber told me to call him when everything was dug up and he would come over and let me know what the next step would be. I have been calling him since yesterday and there has been no sign of him yet. My parents plan on visiting next week and I have to keep water usage down to a minimum so I am not sure how all of this is going to pan out. Frustration is the word of the day. Ugh! Not sure how much this is going to cost. I hope I don't need a new septic system.

More art!

I have so many things to do around the house and I have been doing a bit of planting in between
all of the rain we have been having here in the North East . I ordered a new ceiling fan and I should be getting my new sleeper sofa next week just in time for my parents' visit from Atlanta. In the meantime I have been ordering art supplies for next year, packing up two art rooms, doing grades and still teaching! I am not sure how I will manage to get everything done but I always do every year to my amazement. I have a packed summer full of lots of plans. Here is another photo of one of my student's art work. I love the topsy turvy house.

Pegasus!

I realized I haven't posted in a while. It is the end of the school year and I found out I will be changing buildings where I teach. I have so much packing, organizing and moving to do at school that the 1938 Tiny House is not a priority at the moment. I'm barely getting laundry done. I still have a lot of flowers to plant and pillows to sew when the new couch arrives in a couple of weeks. In the meantime here is a painting of Pegasus by one of my second graders. I just love children's art!

Rhinebeck Video!

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid271529994?bctid=19255867001

I wanted to add this video about Rhinebeck directly but could not quite figure it out so I posted the link. This video was made this Spring and it shows some of the reasons I love Rhinebeck and being able to walk to the downtown area. Most of my favorite places aren't shown but I do love The Terrapin Restaurant. and Omega Institute. Hope you enjoy this little tour and understand the reason I chose the 1938 Tiny House so I could live here instead of a larger house somewhere else.

Happy Memorial Day!

Our very own local bagpipers!

A float to celebrate the bicentennial of Fulton's trip of the first steamboat on The Hudson River.

Our highway department's dumptruck with Elmo!

The first firetruck in Rhinebeck, NY , The Pocahontas!

Here are a few photos from the lovely village of Rhinebeck, NY 's, Memorial Day Parade. It was beautiful day and the whole community went to The American Legion for free hotdogs and drinks after the parade. A lot of candy was thrown into the streets for the children. The firehouse had a cookout. There was music and dancing. This is just one of the reasons I enjoy living in this small village.

Window Boxes!

My pansies are doing quite well and they really like the cool weather. I am so behind with my flower gardening and I took this gorgeous 80 degree day off to catch up on things. I planted quite a few impatients in my front yard because I have a lot of shade. I planted the purple allium bulbs that are in the photo this past Fall and I really think they are fun. I have quite a few lilies that will bloom shortly. The backyard is quite a mess right now and I am not sure where to begin. The late start is due to a bad fall I had trying to ski late Feb. and I was in quite a bit of pain due to back and neck injuries.( I am seeing a chiropractor) As I was feeling sorry for myself the news came out that actress, Natasha Richardson died from a head injury after skiing. That was so tragic. Her husband, Liam Neeson and Natasha had a home in nearby Millbrook NY and they oftened visited Rhinebeck. I actually saw Liam in one of the restaurants locally awhile back. I am digressing a bit (I do that a lot) but after hearing the news of Natasha I felt guilty about my self pity concerning my own injury. Being alive is a wonderful gift and how lucky we are to relish in another Spring. I am so happy that I am able to plant flowers and although my back still hurts I smile whenever I pull into my driveway and see these window boxes. Lessons are learned the hard way and the lesson I learned is to slow down and be grateful for the simpler things. A tiny house in a lovely village with pretty flowers...now that is nice!