Stonehenge (in Merry Old New Hampshire)

So here we are in 2023. Are you still standing? If so, good for you. If not, we’ll try to … More

Aunt Seal

With the garden being bigger this year and having much less rain than last summer, I’ve been spending more time … More

I’m an 80s Badass and Beyond

I have gotten my emotional well-being and professional ass thoroughly kicked by COVID for the past 2 years. Turns out … More

The Gahden 2022: Bring It

If you have been along for my ride for a bit, you may know that I upped my gardening game … More

Holy Fudgenuts

To quote the late, great Gilda Radner as Roseanne Roseannadanna: There is sooooo much going on in the world, and … More

Hello Elder Ginko, I’m Sandy

I just finished reading a book for my book group, Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer. She’s an enrolled member … More

Empire Loan

I work primarily from home and have taken to listening to WERS, the local Boston station of Emerson College. Their … More

Soft Goods

My good friend Lenny Santamaria asked for my help editing his website, Lenny Santamaria Interiors. He is a fabulous designer … More

Outdoorsy

I know I’ve been a spotty blogger lately. Some of it has just been life, you know, doing those life … More

Top 5 Reasons Being 56 Is Awesome

OK, so this is actually a rerun from when I turned 50. That was an awesome year for me. This … More