The only recent major change was the addition of the gorgeous built-in bookcases that appeared around the time of the Superbowl. Russell used the reclaimed pine paneling from the original house and incorporated it into the sides of the case. Sometime we will paint the shelves, but the raw look matches the rest of the decor nicely for now. The piece-de-resistance is the hidden, sliding two-part shelf that Russell built into the doorway. Now we just need a secret passageway...
While we finish up the last of the house details, the yard is growing unattended and wild and well. I noticed lots of loquats and cherimoyas at the farmer's market yesterday, so it seemed to be time to pick some at home, too. The cherimoyas are especially impressive in size considering we have not paid attention to that tree in about 6 months.
The lemon-lime tree out back is no such thing, it turns out. The lemons ripened in March/April, and now the tangerines (?) are ready to pick. Or maybe they are baby oranges. More investigation is needed. I filled my shirt with them and the rest of the ripe loquats.
P.S. Go Bruins!!!
