Monthly Archives: October 2015

Just Talking About…Greed and Abundance

October 18, 2015. We have an apple tree in the backyard. In spring, apple blossoms and their scent fill the eyes and nose, in summer, leafy shade gives cool comfort, and in the fall—ah, in the fall—apples in abundance. More … Continue reading

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Just Talking About…Parks and Architecture

October 19, 2015. I recently spent a tawny fall weekend on Minnesota’s North Shore.  It was the last possible weekend to see any color—already many of the trees were bare, and the birch leaves had achieved that sere, deep yellow-gold … Continue reading

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Just Talking About…Spring Peepers in the Fall

September 28, 2015.  Today was a big day for us: my daughter Pippa released the two Spring Peepers she has raised from tadpoles.  It was a beautiful fall day, warm and sunny.  We took them to a patch of woods … Continue reading

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