The Hill Life

When John and I were first looking at homes on the Hill we went exploring late at night. All the shops and restaurants were closed on the High Street and there wasn't another person in sight. That was a chilly November night in 2005 and the wind was quite blustery. As we walked along the street all we could hear were the sounds of the business signs swinging as they hung from their metal rods off the storefronts. They were blowing in the wind and you could hear the squeaking as the metals rubbed against eachother. It all reminded me of a movie scene from long ago. There is a village atmosphere that makes you feel like you are home whether you have visited once or have lived your life in this area. It embodies the word quaint. We could easily imagine our life here...

The High Street runs through Harrow School property. This all boys' school has been on this Hill for over 400 years. I took this photo of our post office earlier. It is also a corner market where you can find your magazines, groceries and some other necessities. It is the hub of activity in the center of our neighborhood. There is also a couple of restaurants, an inn, an antique store, a real estate business, church, a salon and a florist. All within a few seconds walk from eachother. There is something very heartfelt and warm about waving to the people in the shops as you stroll along the street. After a year here they know us and our kids and look for us each day. What else do we need?

I have liked this sign since that late night in 2005 and today I was mesmerized by the sky behind it.