Category: Stories
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Beach Days
A calm evening following a hot day. The hay fields are lush and not far from a second cutting. Our local farmers’ markets are abundant with fruit and vegetables, and our refrigerator is overflowing with yesterday’s market finds.
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High Summer
Just a quick post this summery morning. Here in Vermont we are in high summer. Down at the boat house everyone is enjoying the shade, taking time out from the blinding heat and light. It does not take long on the water for folks to burn and dehydrate and it sure is good to know…
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Spring Brings Mosquitoes, Lilacs, and a Dear One’s Passing
Although it is a warm day we are ensconced in the house, doors closed tight. Outside, clouds of mosquitoes attack any warm-blooded being that passes. Every now and then a neighbor runs past, arms flailing in the vain attempt to fend them off.
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This “I”
A lovely late spring day, bright and cheerful. We’ve come to that time in spring when we need moisture. The trees and other plants have leafed out, dramatically increasing the transport of moisture from the soil. It has also been rather windy which contributes to the drying of the soil, and the risk of wildfires…
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