Up, down & out

Every bookworm needs the perfect chair...

My perfect chair just happens to look like it would suit Dr. Evil himself.

The view, when I'm not reading... or passed out.

Thanksgiving @ Zayante

As seen on Dishes With My Dish: http://www.disheswithmydish.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-dinner-zayante.html

Slow news period

Much has been in the works, but there's little of great interest to report. The focus is mostly on the details, while waiting for the various shipments; for example, the last of the kitchen cabinets is en route. The next major indoor project is the complete reworking of the unfinished hearth in the living room. Outdoors, the solar power system and backup generator.

Hopefully, and I'm feeling positive about this, we'll be ready for our first long-term guest: family for the holidays!

Utility room

The utility room may be small, but it took some effort to transform the mess that it became.

Upstairs powder room (aka executive break room)

Front yard

Backyard

I love watching the setting sun shine on the opposing hillside on the deck in the evenings.