Thoughtful musings on various topics by interesting people at Blithewold
Headfirst into the new year
It’s time to dive into catalogs! I’ve been staring at the growing stack of them on the potting shed table for nearly 2 weeks now, waiting for Gail to return from vacation, and resisting the … Read more.
Reflection
With the finish line of Christmas behind us and an official fresh start still days away, this week feels a little slack-tide to me. I’ve been torn between taking a winter’s nap and projecting (day … Read more.
Joy
In the middle of a cold blast, chilly on the heels of a dark and snowy Solstice storm, I’m on the lookout for Joy (‘Tis the season, Fa la la la la). But, luckily, I … Read more.
Terrarium rehab
Terrariums are (still) cool. Last year I wrote a post (Terrariums are cool (again)) on how I make – and became addicted to – terrariums. And if you were inspired then to make one (or … Read more.
Bloom Day challenge
Since I can’t top last year’s December Bloom Day (Garden Bloggers Bloom Day is hosted the 15th of every month by Carol at May Dreams Gardens) when the Autumn flowering cherry bloomed in the snow, … Read more.
Shore did flood
I thought the tide was high during the Nor’easter of spring 2007 – and it was – but this morning’s moon tide storm sure did flood Blithewold. I took these pictures about an hour after … Read more.
‘Tis the gift
How many of us want to keep it simple for the holidays? Especially now. I, for one have been shamed out of wanting to shop by the atrocious behavior of fellow consumers. And aren’t we … Read more.
Baubles that sparkle
I’m stuck on a baublular theme because I have to rave about what Fred and Dan have hung from the trees this year. Each year the staff, volunteers and visitors are surprised by yet another … Read more.
Baubles
‘Tis the season to hang stuff from branches – even the trees are doing it! – Hey, maybe that’s where Martha and the rest of us got the idea… And when the trees drop their … Read more.
Mixed greens
We’ve all been busy at Blithewold decorating for the holidays and Gail and I have had the particular pleasure of being reacquainted with the abundance of evergreens on the property. The other day we walked … Read more.