The lamp in the window is lit, a beacon for the curious, even if the door remains locked for now. I’m taking a copy of The Yearling upstairs to finish by the fire. The shop is quiet. The keeper is resting. See you at 5:53 AM … [Read more...] about The Shopkeeper’s Log – January 12th, 2026
The Shopkeeper’s Log – January 12, 2026
Location: Above the Shop, Northern Florida Morning Status: 39°F, Hazy, and a very reluctant Poodle. 5:53 AM The floorboards in my living quarters were like ice underfoot this morning. Outside, the Florida haze has turned the pine trees into ghosts. I had to bribe … [Read more...] about The Shopkeeper’s Log – January 12, 2026
Coming Into the Cozy Season: The Perfect Time for Puzzles
The air is starting to turn crisp as October has rolled in and the evenings draw in earlier, there’s something cozy about this time of year. Maybe it is time to light a candle, put on a pot of tea, and embrace life’s simple pleasures. One of the coziest pastimes to bring … [Read more...] about Coming Into the Cozy Season: The Perfect Time for Puzzles
Getting Ready for Halloween
I love the way October creeps in. The air begins to feels different, the days get shorter, and everywhere you look there’s a hint of anticipation with pumpkins lined up on porches, costumes in the making, the first pot of cider simmering on the stove and the store … [Read more...] about Getting Ready for Halloween
