Green Notes

If there’s a plant whose leaves capture dewdrops more beautifully than Lady’s Mantle (alchemilla mollis), I’d like to know what it is. And isn’t it the most beautifully blue shade of green? And speaking of…

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Still Blogging, Fer nOw (with a nod to Miss Cavendish)

as for my title, if you don’t know Our Lady of the Pun, check her stylish self out! She doesn’t throw the puns into every post, but when they’re there, you’ll know it! We consider…

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Retreat is a shady term

Department retreat today, so I’ll just leave you with these photos from the weekend — I love dappled shade! As for work retreats, although I appreciate the need to get away from the everyday interruptions…

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Happy Blooming Mother’s Day

I’m so pleased that my lilacs are going to open up for me before we leave on the 21st — looks as if I might have two weeks of their fragrant blooms — I’ll probably…

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time and shaggy dogs and pretty flowers

Yesterday was a busy day: Faculty meeting at 10 followed by lunch with some colleagues followed by some work in my office followed by shopping and alterations errands followed by Pilates class all topped off…

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Copyright

Unless otherwise stated, all words and photographs in this blog are my own. If you wish to use any of them, please give me credit for my work. And it should go without saying, but apparently needs to be said: Do not publish entire posts as your own. I will take the necessary action to stop such theft. Thanks.