EverGreens

  It’s not easy being green when autumn arrives.  ~~ Everyone is so interested in the fleeting oranges, reds and yellows.       There are even those gorgeous purples ~~   ~ dried ~ or ~ freshly blooming ~ as my mint tries once again to take over the entire yard.   And let’s not forget the autumn whites!  Not…

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Apples of My Eye

Fall has arrived here in southern New England right on time and in glorious fashion, and this year without hurricanes or blizzards!  The trees have not changed yet but the crispy air, honking geese and brilliant blue sky are sure signs we will soon see the autumn foliage.     Although the leaves are still green my hydrangea bushes are changing…

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Crawling

When last we talked I was moaning about having the flu.   HA!!  Little did I know that an even more serious bug had established a base in my body, and that the next several weeks would be spent battling an  awful fever, extreme aches, utter exhaustion, and a serious bout of pneumonia. I have been very sick but I am on…

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Escape to the Cape Table

What do you see when you close your eyes and drift away on a little beach break?   White tropical sands and palm trees?  Waves crashing on rocky coasts?  Pink shells?  Jellyfish?   A place to run with your best friend?    Cape Cod in Massachusetts extends an arm around the bay protecting Boston, creating in its interior beautiful beaches…

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