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Over the years I’ve been writing this blog, people have made recommendations that I change the name. “It’s kind of a cooking blog,” or “It’s kind of a gardening blog.” I’ve considered setting up one of those cool templates with … Continue reading

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Hail, Coens!

I am grateful for the Coen brothers. Watching their most recent film I couldn’t help but think of Woody Allen. That director’s angst over comedy vs. tragedy, and his nihilistic tendencies, make attending one of his movies a risk. It could be great, … Continue reading

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Sprouting Part Two

Slowly but surely, I’m building up my skills… In 2014, I began sprouting seeds to get some fresh greens in winter. They are lovely things, and I’ve since invested in a sprouting tray, a set of four trays, actually, where I … Continue reading

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Hard Blessings

In June, we entered quite suddenly the world of caring for elderly parents. My father-in-law had what we think was a stroke on June 6, and within a month both FIL and MIL were moved two hours north from their … Continue reading

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Mashed Potato Pancakes

I “yelped” my way through my recent trip to Las Vegas/Death Valley with very good results. At the top of the list, it directed me to the El Pollo Mobile taco truck where the $1 tacos were absolutely amazing. Simple … Continue reading

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Journey of Hope– Pre-2015 immigration

Want to watch a sweet film about a Kurdish family from Turkey making their way to Western Europe? I recommend Journey of Hope, the 1990 Academy Award Winner for best foreign film. It’s a Swiss/Turkish collaboration and seen from the historical vantage point … Continue reading

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Viva Las Vegas

In the tradition of gardener/farmer/landscaper winter vacations, I decided to try to REALLY get away for an extended time this January. Back in Christmas, kind of desperate for both a long break and some days to reestablish a writing routine … Continue reading

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Stickwork Burn

To call Patrick Dougherty’s Stickwork at Saint John’s University Arboretum “ephemeral” just doesn’t seem right. The large structure at the entrance to campus has stood for more than three years, sagging, yes, aging until the title “Lean on Me” fit it … Continue reading

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Tofu Attempt 1 (Fail)

Didn’t it feel like this holiday weekend was extra-long? There was something about January 1st being on a Friday, and feeling like a Saturday, that made Saturday the 2nd feel like an extra gift of time. I figured– no time … Continue reading

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Hello 2016

The past few days I’ve been thinking about some kind of “best of 2015” post, and I have to say I didn’t get very far. Whatever I wanted to say about the year I think I said here already. One … Continue reading

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