The one secret thing I didn’t tell you about my garden this year is that I engaged in what my … More
Author: sdeden
Grudge Worthy
I recently became aware that I’m holding grudges. I mean more than the appropriate small handful that we should all … More
It’s Hammy Time
With apologies to MC Hammer. It’s been one of those weeks. As my friend aptly described it when I asked … More
Enjoying the Last Bits of Summah
Fall equinox, blah, blah, blah, first day of fall … la la la … I can’t hear you. It was … More
A Tomato By Any Other Name
Every year I write about my little deck garden and my travails with tomatoes. This year was an amazing year … More
Trash Island: Reason 318 Why I Love Boston
Going to new places doesn’t get me nearly excited as redisovering places right where I live. I guess in that … More
The Garden Giveth and Taketh Away
You may recall I planted a little container garden this summer, despite the fact that I lose most of it … More
Landman Coming In
My grandparents had a little cottage they built themselves on a lake on the Massachusetts/Connecticut border where I spent many … More
Sit Down, Shut Up, and Listen
I can’t take credit for this title. My wordsmithy friend Becky came up with it after our book group read … More
Take Me to the River
I just finished a two-week vacation. Lucky, right? Except I had forgotten I hadn’t seen Blanche in a while (Blanche … More
