"April is the Cruelest Month"

In MN "April is the cruelest month" when it is gray, overcast, rainy, and gloomy as it has been for the past few days. The blossoms by my neighbor's gate, however, give me some hope that spring and warmer, sunny weather is on its way!

My Neighbor's Gate

Seeing Double

This house is neat and tidy and well-maintained. It doesn't appear to have anything remarkable about it unless you take a second look. The double stairs are not the norm, and I wonder if it was just a desire for creativity and individuality that resulted in the double staircase.

My Favorite Houses!

Yesterday several of you asked to see the picture of "my favorite house" when I posted the door only. Well, here it is! The bottom photo is another of my favorites, my very own home!

Home Sweet Home

Macalester College is a small liberal arts college with a fine reputation. This house as well as another has been moved next to the athletic field, a move that I do not understand. Usually the college has expanded into the neighborhood, which has caused consternation among homeowners, but this looks as though they are moving these building onto the campus. A mystery which I'll need to research.