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and then
So as it turns out, the whole “offering it up” thing doesn’t always turn out so hot. Sometimes, you’re faced with the kind of challenge that ages you ten years in five minutes, makes you want to throw up and feel like you’re having a heart attack all at the same time. And then what? …
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fresh booty
Yesterday on my doorstep was a box of treasures, fresh from Annie’s Annuals in California. It’s been awhile since I ordered plants through the mail, so I was a little scared of what condition they would be in. Luckily, they were in pretty decent shape. Several broken leaves, and only one that may need replacing.…
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easter feaster
The last few Easters we’ve done up right, despite the fact that I don’t really consider it a holiday. I do, however, like me some ham and any excuse to have a party. When I was introduced to Ramos Gin Fizzes, well, all bets were off. Even boys like these! Sadly we have opted out…
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reboot
Back to reality after 5 days at coast. 5 days of stormy weather and 3 families in a giant house with piss-poor kitchen accoutrements that did not stop us from cranking out some serious food. Plenty of games played and stitches sewn. Dogs nervously let off the leash to tear off down the beach after…
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offer it up
I am not a religious person. When people of faith are faced with troubling times, they turn to that faith for support and guidance, which I have to say sometimes sounds kind of comforting but makes no sense to me. I knew someone once who would “offer it up” when struggling with a decision or…
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march in the garden
Look – it’s a wee little pea sprout! I *think* there might be some spinach and poppy sprouts too, but honestly, it could be weeds. We shall see… And my new lettuces… And some oregano and thyme… Tulips, and maples and muscari – oh my! You would think you could post photos side by side,…
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crafty sunday
Apparently spring only lasts for one day around here. The high 60’s of yesterday gave way to wind and clouds and rain – there may be no planting today. Instead, KC the Bride is coming over later to crank out more table runners. She is getting married in August in her parents’ backyard and has…
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Tilth!
After months of anticipation, The Lovely Miss Z got the party started with this sweet gift: And we popped a bottle of Prosecco and plopped down OUTSIDE ON MARCH 19TH with a lovely spread of meats and cheeses and bread while we contemplated our soon-to-be-loot (and the bottom of said Prosecco bottle – tasty stuff,…
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discombobulation
If I’m ever on Inside the Actors’ Studio, and I get to do the Questionnaire, my two favorite words will be “discombobulated” and “cattywampus”. Unfortunately, the window of opportunity for that event to happen is growing ever shorter. I have been feeling lately rather discombobulated, as I’m sure most people do from time to time. …
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markers
When we bought our house 3 years ago, it came with a large assortment of very old plants – the original owner was a big Arboretum supporter, so we’ve been told. One of the first days we were there, a neighbor came over and told us we had a tree in the front yard worth…
foible and folly
a whimsical or extravagant structure built to serve as a conversation piece
foible and folly 