Thoughtful musings on various topics by interesting people at Blithewold
Batten down the hatches
Friday, August 28, 2009 |
Yesterday’s sky was dusted with those high flying cirrus mare’s tails and mackerel’s scales that precede a storm and the news is full of a tropical storm named for one of our groundsmen. As I … Read more.
Fringe benefits
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 |
I want to make it very clear that no matter how hot and awful it is outside right now I am not ready for fall. So just in case you’ve got your hand on the … Read more.
Picking up steam
Friday, August 21, 2009 |
I’d like to take just a moment to fulfill my duty as a New Englander and complain about the weather. For the past week or two it’s been hot. And not only has it been … Read more.
Dramatic differences
Monday, August 17, 2009 |
Being in the garden every day teaches a valuable lesson in paying attention to the subtle changes but go away for a week or two and the changes will practically hit you over the head. … Read more.