Kelly, They are placing bets on me about how long I’ll last up there in the frigid north. They say I’ll sell the farm within the year. It is 75 degrees here today, and I don’t mind wearing a little sweater.

Amy, we refer to you as “Amy. You know, the one with the rocket scientist.”

What can I say, you’re famous in these parts! I’d have to say our favorite story is the one from your time in California when you slammed the door on the arm of the guy knocking on your door. It’s a timeless classic we tell again and again! (We don’t get out much.)

Being a Michigan native, I really can’t relate to you Florida types. I can’t imagine life without an occasional below-zero day. How can one go through an entire calendar year without feeling one’s nose hairs freezing solid when one steps into the frigid outdoors?

This fall, we installed a woodstove, so we’ve been quite toasty (in some parts of our house) this winter. Typically, we’ve had to keep our thermostat at 60 degrees during the winter because of the high price of LP gas. We’ve spent many winters shivering and piling on more sweaters and blankets. Most years, we would consider 65 degrees (in the house) balmy.

Kentucky. A few snowflakes. I doubt you’ll get to experience the frozen nose hair thing. Still, it’s a step north, a little closer to God’s country.

I really enjoy reading your blog. I’ve been reading it since a few months before the birth of your last son. My family always enjoys my stories about what’s going on with that “Amy lady in Florida. You know, the humble musing lady with the rocket scientist husband and the full quiver.” The story of the flat tires was probably our favorite so far. Or maybe it was the diamond earring story. Of course, the baby-birthin’ stuff is always interesting too.

Keep on writing. You have a gift. When you compile all of this stuff into a book, I’ll buy a copy.

I live in northern Michigan. That isn’t snow. That’s merely a little bit of cold dust. I’ve seen snow on the 4th of July.

Still, compared to Florida, I guess your move would be considered “heading north.”

Glad to see your new home is coming along. Getting all that work done before moving the furniture in will definitely be a blessing.

But really, that’s not snow.

On the other hand, your farm is sooo beautiful!!! And, your house is looking wonderful! I am thrilled beyong thrilled watching it all come together! You are living my dream!!