Memory, Its Changing Role, at A Certain Age

Lately, I’ve been fascinated by a changing awareness of memory and how it’s working at this stage of my life. To be precise about “this stage,” I’ve just turned 61. My mother died shortly before…

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Wordless Wednesday

’cause really, who needs words when you have attitude and a flower in your hand? My granddaughter, the fabulous redhead! Who could be teaching Jenna Lyons a thing or two, right?

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Reflections on a Running Route

 I’m so moved by all the kind words so many of you have left, congratulating me on reaching my goal of running a marathon — thank you so much! As you know, I generally try…

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Five Things Friday

1. If I’m going to bother making pie crust, I usually make up enough for 3 double crusts. Whatever I don’t bake up that day gets sent to the freezer in balls big enough for…

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Garden Memories (Again)

Most of you, if you garden at all, or visit gardens, will know the ever-popular, oh-so-useful herbaceous perennial, Alchemilla mollis, commonly known as Lady’s Mantle. It’s a wonderful ground cover and/or filler, softening edges and…

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Copyright

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