We live on a farm in a rural area of southern Indiana that is quite beautiful during each of the four seasons, thanks to hills and valleys of trees, crops, grasses, and wildlife. We also have a pond in the back yard and a river nearby. Although we are quite secluded by 21st century standards, thanks to the wonderful world of wireless, we tend to feel we have the best of both worlds.
I've become, over the years, somewhat of a homebody. Having spent twenty years in a classroom or an office in the education system, my current job which allows me to work at home in a virtual office is a welcomed change. The solitude of being in a physical office of just myself lends itself to quiet moments of creativity and thought. As a result, I have the pleasure of thinking about things in the bigger picture of life, rather than the office politics that plague most workplaces.
I started blogging earlier this summer as a result of a challenge to myself to have 50 adventures during my fiftieth year on this wondrous planet. It also soothes an English teacher's soul to have the outlet. The downside (if it is considered as such) is that I tend to have numerous ideas for blogs. Thankfully the Internet provides the needed access for the urge to write. Very thankfully there are sites such as Blogger than allow us to exercise our writing muscle as much as desired.
And so, this is the latest blog...Running the Cottage. Welcome! Although entries from time to time might be seen by some as merging on the mundane, I started thinking one day while I was just going about my business of keeping the house in order that after 26+ years, this is an enjoyable and familiar habit. However, to the new housekeeper, some things seems a bit daunting. Hopefully this site will help as a friend that can lend some information, some advice, and some encouragement in the daily routine of making a house truly a home.
Welcome to the Cottage!
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