by Maida Korte | Jan 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Maida Korte “A name pronounced is the recognition of the individual to whom it belongs. He who can pronounce my name aright, he can call me, and is entitled to my love and service.” – Henry David Thoreau. I did not like my first name when I...
by Maida Korte | Dec 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Maida Korte “The way you do small things is the way you do all things” – Jens Wolff Well, you know what time of year it is and I don’t need to add to the incredible marketing push to get you to...
by Maida Korte | Dec 20, 2022 | Memoir, Writing
Maida Korte “The queer little noises that no one explains, ‘Til the moon through the slats of my window blind rains.” (Unknown) Little sounds in the country keep me up at night, but I’m learning to cope, slowly....
by Maida Korte | Dec 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Maida Korte “Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” – Hamilton Wright Mabie I have never been known as regal but I do like the occasional bit of ceremony. For example, preparing my dining room table for family...
by Maida Korte | Dec 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
“Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci Building a large and safe house starts with digging down first into the unknown rock and mud below. It is easier to start this way since the expectations of function and...
