Once Upon a Rooftop (Part 4) I position the vacuum inside my fireplace in the living room. Going outdoors, I lug the ladder and brush to the eaves. The wind whips my hair into my eyes. Sam is right. The clouds are decidedly stormy. I don’t care. Maybe a little rain will help cool me […]

Oct 10, 2013
Once Upon a Rooftop — III
·Once Upon a Rooftop Part 3 I lead the way up wide yellow pine stairs to the southern-most room, this is what I like to call my guest room. I am being optimistic because, so far, I have no guests and the room is unfurnished but in the early morning and throughout the day, it […]

Oct 9, 2013
Once Upon a Rooftop, Part II
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· Once Upon a Rooftop Part Two The Lamplighter has a reputation for excellent food as well as a romantic ambience. An attractive brass and iron lantern with a candle inside is attached to the wall by every table. Potted trees and ferns are situated to give diners an illusion of privacy. As I walk into […]