Crime Didn’t Pay, But I’ll Try Again

The one secret thing I didn’t tell you about my garden this year is that I engaged in what my … More

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