New Beginnings

This is a very special time for us here at the Parsonage.

Seventeen years ago, Dick and I met making decorations for our daughters' preschool graduation. The girls became best friends, so did we, and our families have been close ever since.

This weekend we celebrated another type of graduation:

Molly Darr received a degree in
Wildlife Science from Virginia Tech

Beth Pieper earned a BFA from
the Maryland Institute College of Art

Dick started his own adventure, hiking the Appalachian Trail with his son from Pennsylvania to Maine. Don't worry, we expect him back in time for the Lucketts Fair.

Here's to safe journeys for all!

Rainy Days and Mondays

We've had what seems to be an unending run of rainy days lately. It's been great for the flowers in the garden, as you can see by this shot of my wisteria, taken during a break between storms. It's also been good for our productivity. It's much easier to spend your days inside wrapping soap when there's no incentive to be outdoors. There's something cozy about the sound of rain on the metal barn roof.

We've needed to do a lot of wrapping lately, since this weekend has us doubled up on shows. Dick is going to be in Westminster, MD for the Flower and Jazz Festival on Saturday. This is a fun one--good music, lots of plants, and of course soap. I'm going to be in Crozet, VA at the Crozet Arts and Crafts Spring Festival. This is a new one for us, and I'm really looking forward to it. Please stop by and say hello if you're in the area!