Tag: New England Living

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Livin’ in the Land of the Literary (and the Historical, and the Political, and the Financial)

November 24, 2009

So said Hester Prynne, and glanced her sad eyes downward at the scarlet letter. And, after many, many years, a new grave was delved, near an old and sunken one, in that burial-ground beside which King’s Chapel has since been built. It was near that old and sunken grave, yet with a space between, as… Read More Livin’ in the Land of the Literary (and the Historical, and the Political, and the Financial)

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Gluten Free Friday: Apple Picking = Apple Crisp

October 9, 2009

The kids and I have been apple picking twice in the last month. Once with dear friends and visitors from Texas, and once on a homeschool field trip. I think I have made a total of 5 apple crisps since then for various occasions. You just can’t beat it served warm with ice cream on… Read More Gluten Free Friday: Apple Picking = Apple Crisp

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Recent Tidbits

April 21, 2009

Lots going on here, as usual. Haven’t had much time to write about anything, but just though I’d share a few recent highlights. The first is that Kayla managed to trap Mr. Groundhog over the weekend. We don’t really know how long he’s been around, but he sure did enjoy eating fresh veggies out of… Read More Recent Tidbits

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And since we’ve no place to go…..

December 21, 2008

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it Snow!Actually, we have a lot of places to go, but we’ve been slowed down quite a bit by two major snowstorms over the weekend!Robert did get to try out the snowplow that we inherited when the Evans family moved to Oregon. It worked great and was a… Read More And since we’ve no place to go…..

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Christmas Happenings

December 21, 2008

December is always FULL of activity and this one has been no different. Kayla had her annual Christmas tea party. This was the fourth one we’ve done and Kayla says, “It’s fun, fun, fun!” I think it’s fun too – maybe a bit stressful to pull off in the month of December – but a… Read More Christmas Happenings

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Annual Cape Cod Trip

October 17, 2008

Just returned from a little getaway to Cape Cod – the “arm” of Massachusetts. I think this is our third annual fall trip there – a nice break after the craziness of the fall semester. We stay in the weekend home of friends of ours which has been such a blessing and generous gift. We… Read More Annual Cape Cod Trip

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Gluten Free Friday – “I’m so Blue – hoo – hoo……”

July 25, 2008

We picked blueberries last week! I really enjoy picking blueberries every year with the kids. This year it was especially easy to fill 10 pints in no time at all – the bushes were literally drooping with berries. And here’s the best-ever recipe I’ve found for blueberry muffins. (I’ve only altered it to make it… Read More Gluten Free Friday – “I’m so Blue – hoo – hoo……”

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Anniversary and Heat Wave Here!

June 10, 2008

I realized the other day that I started this blog a year ago today. I was thinking mainly of the upcoming publication of my book when I started it, but now it is really just a fun way to keep in touch with friends, family, and fellow bloggers. Regarding my book though, I’ve sold close… Read More Anniversary and Heat Wave Here!

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Patriot’s Day…..

April 24, 2008

…..has become a Krum family tradition of three years now! (We skipped last year though, because of rain.) It is a holiday in Massachusetts to commemorate the Battle of Lexington and Concord which began the Revolutionary War. (Remember, “one if by land and two if by sea,” Paul Revere’s midnight ride, etc.) Well, there is… Read More Patriot’s Day…..

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A Spring-y Saturday

April 13, 2008

With all of my complaining about the very delayed spring in New England, I suppose it would only be right to, at the first sign of spring, report on its glory!While the boys went to baseball practice, Kayla and I went to the Farmer’s Supply and bought seeds and soil in order to get started… Read More A Spring-y Saturday