Monthly Archives: August 2014

Year 3, Column 17: GARDEN OF GRACE

Though the calendar still reads Summer, the light is changing from bright to golden even as the thermometer spikes from mild to sweltering. The other day, I trekked over to Groundhog Hill in the wee hours of the early morning. … Continue reading

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Year 3, Column 16: GARDEN OF GRIEF…

This week, the garden at Groundhog Hill holds little interest for me. The Zinnias are no longer beautiful. The Peruvian Purple Corn is no longer intriguing. The Pumpkins hold little, if any, promise for future Joy. I feel Bereft. The … Continue reading

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Great Idea for Using Up Some of Those Ripe Tomatoes…

My brother, Will, made this dish last night for supper garnering rave reviews from two other foodie-siblings (Paula, Philip) which is not easily done! This must be Tomato Week as they are all ripening at the same time hoping to … Continue reading

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Year 3, Column 15: GARDEN OF TEARS…..

Over the last several days, I have watered the garden with my own tears in between pop-up thunderstorms. Sobbing has been a State of Being, and I have been taken by surprise each time and each place where you are … Continue reading

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Tough Week…

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White Squash: That’s What’s For Supper!

Read all about in this week’s La Rue County Herald News, available on newsstands today.

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Year 3, Column 12: Garden of Gifts…

Zinnia Fest 2 is now one for the history books. As always, when I throw a party, I have a moment of paralyzing fear thinking no one will show up about 10 minutes before starting time. My fears were relieved, … Continue reading

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