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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Looking for the Ultimate Truth
I placed a purple orchid, a Phalaenopsis, on my coffee table a few days ago. As the rain falls, and a fire burns on this cold and dreary Sunday, I marvel at this flower, its origins dating back to the time of … Continue reading
Posted in Writings
Tagged Flower, Henry David Thoreau, Mother Nature, Orchidaceae, Orchids, Phalaenopsis, Plant, Robin
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Starting from Scratch
Recently, I met a good friend at the Sebastiani Winery in Sonoma for a picnic lunch. As we sat down to eat, with the sun warming our skin, he handed me gifts from his garden: a bag of Meyer lemons and tasty citrus tangerines. … Continue reading
Posted in Writings
Tagged Gardens, Home, Jamie Lee Curtis, Lemon, Meyer, Scratch, Sebastiani Winery, Tangerine, Zest (ingredient)
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