The Legacy of Home

Tea roses on the front grounds of our property.  I have been listening to Bing Crosby sing Christmas songs on the CD player in my kitchen. I...

Floral painting, 1896. LOC.   When one in the household is ill, it is helpful to do a little extra housework. This will brighten the sick ro...

Our table with a homemade cloth napkin.   As I went about the work of housekeeping this week, I noticed a carefully mended kitchen towel. It...

Our view of a Rose Garden at the Aldrich house in 2025, Vermont.   To have a home that is loved and cared for spreads a light of goodness to...

Fresh produce from our garden from last month.   There can be a sense of fear when the cost of living is high. It is important to find ways ...