Things we lost (and learned) in the flood

As we think back over “notable events of 2012,” one particular event stands out. The Flood. Superstorm Sandy walloped a lot of the East Coast… but didn’t even drizzle on the holler. (We were in Chicago for it… feeling it at a distance!) The Big Event at The Mill didn’t even make the local papers……

Simple ain’t so simple…

It’s been a longer interval than desired between posts here… It’s life in the holler. We had a water pipe (that runs from our well to the farmhouse which we are currently renovating) break suddenly. Why a water pipe would break suddenly is beyond me. When we first noticed what looked like a miniature spring…

The Gospel of Marks

As part of my ongoing process of cultural adjustment, I’ve been developing my ear for country music. There is something about its authenticity that makes it uniquely appealing. I can’t say I know much about this Jason Aldean feller I heard on the radio the other night when driving with Marina (the country station is…