Rocky Start to 2009

Since last fall, Ray's business has slowed down dramatically. We've made adjustments the best we can to save money, but it's tough. The good news is that everyone's healthy, there's food in the cabinets, and I have a job I like. When I get down, there's always our kitty to cheer me up. How can you not smile at him lying down in a sunbeam?

Ice Storm

We had lots of sleet and freezing rain last night and today. Once things cleared up, I tromped around the crunchy yard and snapped some photos.

Here's to 2009!

Here we are in our favorite wintertime spot -- the hot tub in the snow! Hopefully we'll get in tonight to ring in the new year! Happy New Year everyone!

Christmas Decorating

Christmas is the one holiday where I love decorating. Here's our bedazzled living room, with appearances by Bill Quincy the Cat!

Festival of Trees at the Hartford Atheneum

This past weekend, the newlywed Roses and we went to the Festival of Trees at the Hartford Atheneum. Organizations and businesses in the area decorated the trees, with the sale of the decorations going to local charities. It was neat to see the range of ideas for the trees.

Neighborhood walk in Torrington, Part 4

Down the block is Trinity Episcopal. It has an enchanting courtyard and lots of interesting details.

Neighborhood walk in Torrington, Part 3

It's impossible to miss the historic Warner Theater on Main Street. It was recently restored, and the sign is wonderfully retro.