
Hillary wanted to be near family during the pandemic so she is here and with two good cooks on hand we are enjoying fabulous meals and interesting dinnertime conversations. She is also working at Joy Creek 3 days a week to make the family connection all the more iron-clad.

Getting the orchard pruned is a big project every spring. Richard has a love/hate relationship with this particular chore.


This year the project went much faster with Hillary’s help.


We can easily add a few more chairs if you decide to share one of these sunny afternoons with us (I am sure they are just around the bend).
Hi Ricki,
I am so glad that Hillary is there. How wonderful for you and Richard.
It would be great to see you guys from 6′ away. I come to Sc appose for acupuncture about every two weeks. Next Friday (5-29-20) I have an 11:00am appointment. Maybe I could come by after by appointment, if you guys are going to be home. Let me know.
Your place is looking wonderful.
Hope the 29th will work.
We are having a good time. Look forward to the time when you can visit.
I vote we have another swap at your place some “year” soon…I wanna see your garden again!
Sounds good to me…it’s been a while, but you are always welcome (you know that..yes?).
I can see myself on that red chair …
I would love to see you on it too, my friend!