Category Archives: Minimalist

A Paradox

There is a new coffee shop in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  They serve tiny French pastry-like sweets and George Howell coffee.  I didn’t realize how important George Howell was to coffee until the owner explained it to me, but you know, … Continue reading

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Another Walk Along the River

It’s good to be speechless in the morning.

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Autumn Joy

I am always looking for some Autumn Joy… …I am counting the days.

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I Don’t Drink

But if I did, I’d skewer some maraschino cherries and use them as a decorative swizzle stick. It’s never too early to get your holiday party game going. (Kidding…)

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Hit the Road!

Remember that scene in It’s a Wonderful Life? “Wish I had a million dollars.” Even though the Federal Reserve is printing millions and trillions of dollars, the helicopter never seems to drop any in my yard.  But if I had … Continue reading

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Beauty Unwinding

Everyone is talking about the end of summer, lamenting its passing. A few beautiful flowers continue to unwind each day. I have no complaints today.

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Another Post with Flowers

When I would see them in other gardens, I thought gladiolus were old-fashioned and somewhat funereal.  On a hesitant whim, I planted some. The duo of hummingbirds who visited last week, enjoying the flower’s nectar, convinced me to plant more … Continue reading

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A Cow Called Moxie

At the Topsham Fair last week… As it should be.

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A Very “Glad” Morning

I’ve never planted gladiolus before.  I’ve been watching them all summer, intrigued by their slow and deliberate progress. They’re like flowers on flowers.  I’m “glad” I planted them.

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The Iron Ghosts of Detroit

Life is interesting on the street level.  Especially when I don’t have my transponder, er, smart phone attached to my eyeball. Swing low, sweet chariot…

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