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And the sunflowers go boom

One good thing about the end of summer is all the sunflowers that burst after weeks and weeks of basking in sunshine. Almost a year ago, I wrote about our giant sunflowers here. They’re back again, but this time we … Continue reading

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Garlic, basil, evoo & garlic on Naan

I don’t know what food blog I read yesterday — because I read (lusted over) a lot — but there was one that made me have olive oil and garlic on the mind until late in the afternoon. On the … Continue reading

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Resilient Beauty

I keep typing these first words trying to describe my friend Laura to you, but all I keep doing is reaching for the delete key because nothing I say is enough. I guess I can use her own token word, … Continue reading

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In dad’s backyard

My dad and I were supposed to go fishing or just take a drive last weekend. But plans changed once the World Series came on. He plopped down on the couch, and barbecued during commercials. I, not the biggest baseball … Continue reading

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First garden crops of the year

This evening, we played in the garden a little bit, and discovered the first crops of the year. It’s always so exciting when veggies and fruits start budding and sprouting and blooming. The beanstalk wrapping itself around the garden gate … Continue reading

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