A walk around the corner

One of my friends (a co-worker and a 'round the corner' neighbor) is moving this weekend. We've spent a bit of time together in the past few weeks...very early one morning a few weeks ago, someone (with a gun) broke into her little cottage. Nothing was taken, but there was still that feeling of violation. Fortunately, Beth wasn't at home...she was spending time with friends before a tour of Ireland with fellow musicians (Rowan Tree--blogged about right around St. Pat's Day).
This move was planned--she will be moving closer to her grown children, and she's about to become a granny for the second time. She's landed a really cool job in a really cool little town.
Beth spent a few nights at my house...too creepy staying at the cottage right after the incident. No one was arrested, and we're all on 'high alert'...he seems to be hitting homes with single women inside. The whole neighborhood has been on the news several times lately...lots of house break-ins and such. One of the off-duty policemen I talk to at work says this happens all the time, every year. This time it's happening in my 'hood.
Last night Beth stopped over to drop off a gift (a rubbing she made while in Ireland--so charming--photo to follow soon). We had a Blue Moon, talked over old and new events, and then she was supposed to take home my set of little wrenches so she could disassemble her bed.
This morning I noticed the little toolkit was still on the coffee table. After a quick e-mail, I told her I'd leave it in her mail slot.

This is Beth's cool little cottage...situated on an alley in the historic area of downtown. There are a few big homes in the area that have been converted into apartments. This little gem is oh-so-charming.
The other homes I've photographed are in between her house and mine. Most have been renovated in recent years. Aren't they gorgeous?
Lots of garden accessories and beautiful old roses. These people take wonderful care of their home and garden.
The side and rear of this house (above) features a huge glass enclosed sunroom. It's one of those places they leave the lights on in, and after dark, the view is spectacular.
On one hand, lots has happened since my last two pathetic little posts. On the other hand...it's all pretty much the same. Since the last post, I've recovered from a brown recluse spider bite on my big toe (of all things!!), I've graduated, and I've concentrated on "doing" instead of thinking about it. Thank you for the kind e-mails inquiring about the silence. I shall resume blog visits this evening. It's almost like saving up a pile of magazines to enjoy after completing a task...my treat for today will be visiting all of you!