Spring is here! I went on a long, meandering (physically and conversationally) walk on the Saunders-Monticello Trail with my friends, Kristen and Amy, this afternoon. Parts of the trail were damaged due to Wednesday's aggressive snowfall, so we courageously maneuvered through blocked pathways and locked gates to make it to the end. It's incredible that … Continue reading on the trail
blue ridge mountains
snow day
Every morning I open the bedroom curtain just a bit to let more light in to do my makeup. This morning, I looked out and exclaimed, Oh my gosh!, waking up Daniel on accident. A blanket of snow covered every horizontal surface, including my car. They predict another snowfall this evening. Tomorrow may be my … Continue reading snow day
end of season
We've heard a lot about Carter Mountain during the last few months. The orchard opens to tourists when apples are ripe for harvesting in the early fall. Most apples have been picked by this time of year, but we thought we'd take the trip anyway (it's only 10 minutes away from our house) since Andrea … Continue reading end of season
the neighborhood
I decided to take a walk around my new neighborhood to get a sense of the community. Since most of the homes in this area were built in the 1960s, most of our neighbors are elderly; at least, I assume they've lived in the same home for 50 years. It's a pleasant change to live … Continue reading the neighborhood
Leah Wise 