Summer is the season of berries to some, and that’s fine and well. I love strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries as much as the next person. But let’s not forget the other summer fruit stars–the stone fruits. Stone fruits are those with pits in the middle. Most people are acquainted with peaches, quite possibly the most … [Read more…]
I’m ready for spring. More than ready. Last year, we were already seduced by 70- to 80-degree days, warm sunshine, and gentle breezes, beckoning one to spend an entire afternoon reading on the garden bench. This year? Temps remain in the 40s to 50s and strong winds push one back inside the home seeking shelter. In … [Read more…]
March 1st: the beginning of meteorological spring. While the grip of winter’s icy hand is still upon us, it is loosening at last. Soon, the snow will melt away, revealing the life frozen beneath it, and the start of another cycle of growth. Appropriately, today was a bright and sunny day: banishing bad moods, eliciting … [Read more…]
Summer, that is. Or spring, at the very least. Yes, I ski. Yes, I live in New England and I know what that means. But enough is enough. I want days out on my garden bench with warm breezes caressing my sun-kissed cheeks. I want sunglasses and short-sleeves. I want the smell of dirt and … [Read more…]