Materfamilias Writes

In the Garden, End of Summer, Fall’s Taking Over. . .

In the Garden, End of Summer, Fall’s Taking Over. . .

 My to-do list is a pleasant one today: The oven is currently heating for two loaves of sourdough that have been slow-fermenting in the fridge since Tuesday.  Once those are baked, the condo smelling delicious,…

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Meanwhile, Back in the Garden . . . .

Meanwhile, Back in the Garden . . . .

As we settle back home, we’re seeing the signs of others who have spent time here while we travelled. The mason bees must have been busy here, for example. Just before we left, back in…

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What’s Happening in the Spring Garden on the Terrace? So Much!

What’s Happening in the Spring Garden on the Terrace? So Much!

Spring on the Terrace! We leave for Europe two weeks from now, and as much as I’m looking forward to the trip, I’m already regretting the blooms we’ll miss, a bit envious of those visitors…

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Winter Sunshine and Weathered Memories

Winter Sunshine and Weathered Memories

 In contrast to Monday’s post about urban noise, I’m featuring a more tranquil scene today, and I only have to swivel my head a quarter turn to the left (and plug my ears!) and I…

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One Last Edinburgh Postcard. . .

One Last Edinburgh Postcard. . .

 By now, you may have observed that I like to walk when I’m visiting a new city, and Edinburgh suits a walker very well — even the directions for where to walk are charming, as…

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