Start a New Season

May 3, 2025

I’m emerging from a long hibernation of sorts. I was set to abandon this blog and just use Facebook to do some photo journaling. But more and more, I have a hard time wading through all the reels and advertising to follow my friends. I believe others must have the same experience.

The impetus to blog now is that I feel I’m entering unknown territory, unsure of how to navigate. I’m labelling this Terry-tory. You probably know we’re building a house. The we is composed of Terry. Mostly, I’m of no help. Terry always says “we.” But that’s far from the truth.

Last year we left MN in early October to beat the cold by returning to our house in CA. Terry had our crawlspace/foundation (the culmination of months of work,) covered in multiple tarps impervious to every possible condition and varmint. Hopefully that is.

This year, he’s leaving on May 18th two weeks ahead of me. Then he will face the consequences of the winter.

Then he’ll continue where he left off. Proceeding will be a test and a testament to every decision HE makes. it’s a nail biter.

Hopefully by the end of September, we’ll have a warm envelope—walls up, doors and windows in, heat and plumbing functioning. Then we can continue with the interior.

I would love to share this process and progress with you.