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Aug
31
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The Shrine at Dodoni
The shrine at Dodoni was the most ancient of Hellenic oracles, and according to 5th century BCE Greek historian Herodotus,
12 min read
Aug
03
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Garden Sanctuaries
This is the third of three posts that explore my love of gardening.
10 min read
Jul
06
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Farm Store Fever
This is the second of three posts that explore my love of gardening.
7 min read
Jun
01
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Marie’s White Iris
This is the first of three posts that explore my love of gardening.
6 min read
May
04
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Wildflower Wonderlands
Where the Art Nun Walks
6 min read
Apr
06
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Tree Party
A Young Tree Discovery
In August of 1974, when I first bought a small 1918’s bungalow in Seattle’s
4 min read
Mar
02
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My Wildlife Neighbors
My Local Discovery
When was the last time you stepped out your door for a walk and ended up discovering
7 min read
Feb
03
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Midwinter Postcard 2024
Dear Esteemed Readers,
It’s midwinter in the small, agricultural, rural, “renaissance town” of Tieton, Washington, just east of the
4 min read
Jan
06
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Illuminating the Invisible
This is the 2nd of two posts about artist Hilma af Klint and my connection to her work.
11 min read
Dec
21
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2023 Solstice Night Greeting
Dear Esteemed Readers,
The gorgeous feature photo that begins this post could be of nearby (and much-beloved) Cowiche Creek, not
4 min read