Seed and Harvest

The book is done and off to the publisher for a sample copy. I think the cover captures the change in St. John's over the past 125 years and the goal for the book is that it does the same.

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and, as Ruth will tell you, I'm completely taken aback that Santa is ALREADY in the malls. Despite having my Christmas shopping pretty much done, I'd rather not have Santa in the mall until he officially arrives on Thanksgiving!! I'll even admit that I've started my Christmas cards. Ken's asked to help this year, so it will be a joint effort--probably for the first time ever.

The doll house we are taking to AZ is almost finished--it was a used one that has undergone some renovation. (The first 2 photos are before the work.) New paint and carpeting and roof repairs were needed. The hinges were loose so they've been reattached and so forth. It will look quite nice when done. Painting the little rooms was a bit of a task, but the old paint and wall paper really was worn. Now it just needs the roof and we'll be ready to load it up and take it to a trio of grandkids. The (almost) finished product is below.