A friend said something to me the other day and it struck home. She said that it was hard to see our days unraveling in slow motion. That the accumulation of losses was the bittersweet theme of this stage of life: for our loved ones, our careers, and our … [Read more...]
Spring? Update on Book
Every Autumn I plant bulbs like crazy—I'm partial to Parrot Tulips—so the typically cold and rainy Portland spring will give me glorious color. It's been so warm—really warm—that the bulbs are coming up early. Here is a little color for you friends on the east coast who are … [Read more...]
Portland’s Japanese Garden
The temple bell stops but I still hear the sound coming out of the flowers. -Basho The Japanese Garden of Portland, Oregon sits on 5.5 acres of lush tranquility just at the outskirts of a busy city. Open year round due to the mild climate of Portland, it has been proclaimed the … [Read more...]
Writing Redux
When you have a blog, a big part of the fun is finding like-minded souls whose writing you love. Sure, I read the newspapers but they give me a big headache. Apart from books, I look for entertaining blogs. Two engaging sites that I follow are: Women who run with Delphiniums … [Read more...]
The Garden is to the Gardener…
The Song is to the Singer and comes back most to him... --Walt Whitman from Song of Myself When you are a gardener, you must consider that friend and foe alike come daily to the gates of the city. The gardener must be vigilant and welcoming, but fearsome to strangers with … [Read more...]