Emily Carr House

I thought spring was here. It came for a few days the sun was out and people were out walking their dogs as I sat near the window looking out, but today was still winter. I guess that is why … Continue reading →

  Christmas is now gone from Carr House, for some it is over when Boxing Day comes. But here it stays awhile longer, all the decorations are taken down, the greenery sits in the compost, the trees go back into … Continue reading →

I did not see him at first, if you didn’t know where to look then you could have missed him. My human held me to the glass and told me to look, and that if I saw him, wisdom would … Continue reading →

The tree still shines, and the parlour is still warm but Christmas has now passed, gone for another year. Oh, it was a wonderful Christmas full of laughter and treats. People came in and out through our doors with offerings … Continue reading →

Do you hear that? Its Jacob Marley he is in there now, in my dining room haunting. We will be visited by three spirits this Christmas season as they weave there tail through out the house. I listen from upstairs … Continue reading →

There she is again, wandering the yard. I’ve caught sight of her now several times, always with her nose to the ground. Always sniffing. I’ve yet to have an encounter with this creature but I watch it from my window … Continue reading →

Christmas is starting at Emily Carr House, the boxes are being brought into the rooms, each filled with different decorations. Early? No not at all, things must be ready for the first week of December. Trees must be assembled, angels … Continue reading →

It’s been awhile since I have written something. How pawful of me. It is difficult when the house is no longer open, I have no visitors to entertain myself with. But this is a sacrifice I make each year for … Continue reading →

It’s Halloween tonight. I already have my costume ready, all I need to do is curve my back and let out a hiss and I become the black cat that haunts these halls. I sit next to the jack-o-lanterns with … Continue reading →

I can see him! He’s right there on my lawn. Look at him strutting about thinking he owns the place, pecking at the ground eating my bugs and earth. Who does he think he is? Oh wait! I can’t see … Continue reading →