Category Archives: garden
The First Harvest
The muddy garden caked my flip-flops with a layer of mud as thick as their soles. Each step made a sucking, slurping sound as I rounded the patch. Bits of red peeked out at me, calling me to part the … Continue reading
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Art Exhibit at Olbrich Gardens
With the air so frigidly cold that it reaches up your nose and down your throat to freeze your internal organs, its hard to want to leave the house. Still, last night I ventured out to see an art opening … Continue reading
Beyond ROY G. BIV
“No way! Think of all the colors you see in print – they can’t be all natural.” He was smirking; I was searching for a rebuttal. “What else would they be?” I asked. “How could humans develop a color that … Continue reading
Those Who Have Gone Before
Last week I met the team of Grant Writers that I will be working with part time this school year. The day left me with so many things to be grateful for : connecting with other grant writers, laughing with … Continue reading
Harvest Season Begins
Our plot in the Atwood Community gardens has proven to be fecund for the third year in a row. I’ve already enjoyed strawberries and raspberries this year, and I am grateful to add vegetables to the 2008 harvest, specifically cauliflower … Continue reading
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Saving all profundity for the goodbye party.
Today is my much anticipated last day of work. My only feeling right now about it is a bit of regret in having to give back my laptop. Yes, I love my new MacBook, but I’m feeling kind of sad … Continue reading
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