The back area of our lot abuts part of a wildlife sanctuary. It's a sort of wing or peninsula off of the main property that juts up into our street; it's a few house lots deep. Just big enough to provide privacy and the comfort that no one will build behind our old house.
Waiting
The problem with anticipation is not allowing it to keep you waiting.
Conceit
Every year, I delude myself that this is the year that it will all be different. I become an eager recruit to the conceit that I will keep control of the weeds
Flashback Friday – Pint XXV
I'm posting this as part of Fandango's Flashback Friday. Originally published on April 2 of last year:
First things First
First things first
Ice Out
New England Spring - it ain't for the faint of heart.
Fast
New England spring is not extravagant. Miss something today, and it'll be a year before you see it again. Don't waste time; Spring is fast.
Pint XXV
I sealed Pint XXV shut last night, and that marked the close of another sapping season for the little sugarbush behind our house. Just a bit over three gallons of syrup, enough for family needs.This morning the dog, cat, and I went out to survey the slow opening of spring in our tiny woodland garden. …
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