A Saturday night in the middle of summer, and I was at home working upstairs. It was just me and my two Labs. My desk showed evidence of an impending article deadline…
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Vegetables. I wasn't a fan. Under duress and my parents' watchful eyes, I would take a bite of green beans and shiver as it went down. And I thought for sure that squash would be the death of me...
Read moreStopping By Farms on a Sunny Day
Windows down, sunlight shining overhead, the road stretching before me. It was Memorial Day weekend, but out here, there were no crowds, no traffic to speak of…
Read moreUnexpected Legacy
"Wow. Can you believe it?"
"I know. I love it."
We walked through the empty rooms, our shoes resounding on the hardwoods, our voices echoing off the walls.
We had just said goodbye to the former homeowners…
A White Horse Moment
I caught sight of something in the rearview mirror. Backing up, I looked to my left and gasped. Oh!
Read moreWild Wisteria
An early herald of the arrival of spring...
Read moreUnexpected Beauty This Month
Winter. It’s cold. The landscape is filled with faded browns and grays.
Read moreOne Sunrise, Four Perspectives
The view from my back deck
On January 17th, the sunrise in our area was so spectacular that many people took notice. In fact…
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