My editorial job keeps me at the computer some days when I’d like to just get away. I’m too tempted to click on over to Facebook or CNN to see what’s -goin on- but lately, what’s goin on is toxic. Case in point this morning – You know that video I posted yesterday with Kate McKinnon singing Hallelujah? I loved it. Shared it on facebook too. My neighbor up the road thought it was offensive to Leonard Cohen, the skit bastardized the song. (what?) You know what’s offensive to Leonard Cohen, who was a Jew? The appointment of Steve Bannon. I let her know that and then I said to myself.. I said .. SELF?.. I thought you were walking away from this sh*t, weren’t ya?? Now go.
So I went, and I’m taking you with me…
The rain is coming down today, and along with it the rest of the autumn leaves…
As we get closer to the cove we drive past a preserve on the left. The proximity of the water to the road tells me whether we will be at high or low tide at the cottage. The water at times comes right up to the road, I mean inches. I’m sure the road is flooded during storms, etc. I can tell by it’s location today that it will indeed be high tide.
This little community (140-ish cottages) is private, but the only thing that would let you know this is the little guard /library/video share/seasonal notice/ hut station thing at the entrance. It’s cute. Looking for a good read? check out the shelves. Want a scolding if you’re doing something you shouldn’t be doing? Read the sign. Looking for a seasonal rent? It’s probably tacked on the board.
That’s us with the dumpster and porta potty up ahead. The water was shut off on Oct. 30th.. so….
I think we got the door color and trim (see roofline) just right.. what do you think? Next up.. new windows and the cedar shingle siding, stained to match the trim and decks.
Yep.. High tide… Notice the oyster beds are covered. In the distance you see the jetty- the nature preserve in earlier pic is just beyond.
Ah, I feel better already. If I can just stay away from the news…..
PS. I just learned how to put replies under comments.. you can teach an old dog new tricks, ya know. Thank you for joining in the conversation in previous posts… I love hearing from others, seeing perspectives from a different vantage point. Unless you’re a crank and have no empathy for others… then you just suck. Anyway… It takes courage to put yourself out there, even when we don’t agree – I thank you for doing so. Have a good day, all –
Karen