Letters from Ascension Hermitage and Sanctuary

 It's a gray, chilly Thursday, but fortunately our hay delivery came before the rain!  All being well, these 60 bales of hay will keep our horses happy for the next four or five weeks. . . of course, they eat grain also.

After more than a month of no rain, we had almost an inch of rain last night and into the early morning - truly a blessing! Our rooster, SilverRoo, faced toward the east, still under a cloudy sky - "Think it's time to call the sun yet?" he seemed to ask. We're not out of the drought yet, and there's still a burn ban in place, but the grass already looks greener and there are a few puddles in our horse pasture.  

Last night, for the first time this Autumn the temperature dropped below freezing. Today was warmer, in the 60s, and we expect rain tonight and tomorrow morning, before another cold night. The rain will be a true blessing since we have been more than a month without any measurable precipitation. But I know the beautiful zinnias that have graced my table since mid-Summer are nearing their end. After the rain, I'll transplant some lily bulbs and plant new iris bulbs, as well as prepare an area and sow sulfur cosmos seeds and a few blue bonnet seeds that - God willing - will bloom in the Spring!

Yes, it has been more than three years since we last posted . . . but Letters from Ascension Hermitage & Sanctuary is alive and well. Our driveway is full of fallen maple leaves and the pale green color on the back is the inspiration for the color of our cat rooms. The rooms are painted every two years or so, and 2024 is one of those years. I went to Lowe's and found the perfect paint match - the name of the paint is Luck Be a Lady. Sort of a strange name for paint, but it's a beautiful color, a complement to the seasonal colors through the windows and a color that cat eyes can see. The color reflects light and even matches some cat eyes - it's just a win/win all around!                                                  Check back in a few days - we'll keep posting, and hopefully have an update on the painted rooms!                                                                                                                                                   

A day late, and a dollar short - but still celebrating April 11th, International Louie, Louie Day!    Louie, Louie   Of course, we at Sanctuary House celebrate Louie everyday!

 Just in case you haven't heard the good news - Ascension Hermitage & Sanctuary House now has a   Chewy Wish List !  Of course, the wish list has many things for cats and dogs, and even for the horses . . . but the greatest thing is that there are a couple of items for chickens!!  And yes, a few things for wild birds . . . and you know that that means - even for the squirrels! We are grateful for anything you send - thank you, thank you!