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This has been a notoriously bad year for tomatoes because it rained for the first six weeks of summer and was too cold for these plants who wanted steamy hot sunshine in which to grow. I hear of many plants blighted, and poor or nonexistent yields. Given the fact that we planted sixteen plants, maybe … Read more
While in Annapolis, I was down on the docks for two of my meals. So here are a few boat shots and some water. Both nights – due to being in a hurry – I missed taking photos of a big red sun setting over the water on the marinas. “Red sun at night/sailor’s delight!” … Read more
Restaurant food in Annapolis was good. I only ate out once a day, otherwise subsisting on Luna bars and motel buffet yogurt, but when I did, I enjoyed it! The dish shown above was Parmesan encrusted salmon on green bean risotto with roasted red pepper sauce and pesto garnish. Below, were two night’s worth (at … Read more
Today is my parent’s 61st wedding anniversary. My parents have relied on each other so much, one wonders if either one can survive without the other. They have had a model marriage, and their devotion to one another is an inspiration. They met in Latin class in High School, and when my Dad was drafted … Read more
We’ve been celebrating this all week around the college delivery. We had a combined farewell dinner/15th birthday dinner out before his sister left when she gave him her present of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution: both poster-sized on parchment. While I was driving home from Annapolis, he had some friends to swim at … Read more
Well, we finally pulled out of the driveway and drove to Annapolis. My daughter burned CD selections on the way for us to listen to, which included everything from tango music to Techno. My favorite choice was Julie Andrews singing “Confidence” from the Sound of Music where she has “confidence in confidence alone” as she … Read more
I have been contemplating rainbows recently, spurred by something I read in the Sentinel magazine (see here). As a physicist, I know that a rainbow does not exist “out there” but actually exists on the retina of the eye. You can never get to it or touch it, because that remarkable beauty you see is … Read more
By way of an update on our peach tree – I mentioned that we had lots, and I wasn’t exaggerating – the tree was so burdened with peaches that the largest branch of them actually broke off under the weight and came crashing down! This cobbler is the first thing we made with our … Read more
I enjoyed this encouraging book of lessons from centenarians, and give it five stars. Written by Neenah Ellis about her interviews for her NPR series, it is more than the sum of its parts, as she examines her own life and responses in the process. I found her digression about “limbic response” fascinating, for example, … Read more
Above is a skewed close-up detail of the entire piece shown below, which is vertical. My original intention was to color this in, but I have been talked out of it by those who like it as it is, so here it is in black-and white. Would you have colored it in?
What to do with all this cabbage? We like this casserole recipe by Mollie Katzen from her revised edition of the Moosewood Cookbook. Mollie calls it Macaroni & Cheese Lite (page 126), but if you are thinking it will be Mac & Cheese, you will be sorely disappointed for it it is mostly veggies, especially … Read more
A friend of mine used this title phrase in casual conversation last night, and I can’t even remember what she was referring to in the flood of connections I made the second I heard it. It resonated with me as the answer to art questions I had been getting as well as parenting advice I … Read more
This page represents August 7, 2009 through August 18, 2009. See below for some close up photos from this page. Enjoy!
This novel raises controversial issues about sex education and about the separation of church and state in suburban America. It raises questions about whether we should inflict our opinions on others, and if we do, whether or not it helps them. This book contrasts not only conservatives and liberals, atheists and fundamentalists, promiscuity and abstinence, … Read more
I have some awesome friends. One of them is Judy Reilly. She was a fellow church member here for some time before moving to Vermont. I miss seeing her regularly! She is an amazing quilt artist. I love her quilt’s color and whimsey and insight. My three photographs on this post are of quilts of … Read more
I’m celebrating the colorful joys of the season! I’ve had a wonderful time recently meeting the owners of these flowers. First, I stopped on a bike ride to photograph moon flowers near a sidewalk. The house happened to be on the market and this accomplished gardener showed off her gardens to me, and took me … Read more
I took these photos this morning at our Farmer’s Market here in town. It is a true feast for the eyes and a wonderful place for friendly community spirit. In the last six pictures you can see what we brought home, that is, besides happiness, sunshine, and light hearts.