the operatic garden, act II

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as fall runs its fingers through our garden bringing cool nights, a little more rain, a few curled and dried leaves, i tend to let it have its way with things. i give up on keeping things tidy, even though this means  i have to crawl through tangles to find ripe tomatoes or summer squash […]

Laboring

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For many, Labor Day marks the end of the summer. People attend parades and parties, or take the boat out for one last ride. For me, Labor Day turned into a day of reflection over all the things I’ve labored about the last few weeks. I can’t believe just two weeks ago I was re-packing […]

souvenirs

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boy that trip went fast; why is it that time just won’t slow down lately? i’m so glad we went; we had such a nice time in albany. it’s so lovely there in summer. i brought home this wonderfully large coleus and vinca vine pot; i’ll bring it indoors for the winter and take cuttings to […]