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Further firsts
Things are progressing nicely in the floral community here. It hit 84°F (29°C) yesterday and almost that again today, and two of our light-lavender varieties have now made appearances, so I am happy to present the first phlox blossom and … Continue reading
Jack revisited
For a well-deserved break from eager dreams of springtime yet to arrive and researching flashbacks to other springs, I’d like to provide a completely different flashback. Do you remember my Jack-o’-lantern from last Hallowe’en? After he had graced our front … Continue reading
Twilight blues
The new flower shoots are now snugly biding their time under a fine blanket of new snow. I went out to savor the silence early yesterday evening, shortly before darkness fell. The branches of our little hawthorn were delicately powdered, … Continue reading
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A Fondness for Fungi: near Carrouges
I’ve been considering expanding my favorite themes to include a new family of organisms that have long been a source of fascination for me. I consider it a logical extension of my “A Liking for Lichens” series, which has received … Continue reading
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Tagged Autumn, France, Hiking, Minnesota, Travels
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Dalliance and death in the Echinacea jungle
I have written before of my photographic guardian angel. I believe in her, and she nearly always appears when I really need her, but sometimes she surprises me when I am not asking for her help, and she offers it … Continue reading
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Circle of Life
I have offered only one real post during the course of the last three weeks, the direct result of two momentous family transitions. The first was the passing of my mother, only a few days after I returned home from … Continue reading
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Bestema, brookies, and beetles
It’s been a very busy time since my last post. I’ve been struggling to try to keep up with my inbox, checking out all the new posts I follow and fielding comments on my recent ones. Anyway, I’m back at … Continue reading
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Absence Alert
Hi everyone, I have just begun a week with my brother, his extended family, and my 101-year-old mom, in North Carolina, and I wanted to let you all know that I am not going to have time to keep up … Continue reading
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Reblogged from Lemony Shots: Thank you very much Shutterbug Sage! This is a huge help! I’ve made the change to my own site and hope others will do the same. Please follow the link to Lemony’s blog to see how … Continue reading
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