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Category Archives: interlude
Monarch migration
The monarch butterflies are migrating southward, and have passed up the milkweeds in favor of joining the bumblebees that have taken up temporary residence in our flowering Seven Sons tree (heptacodium miconioides).
9.9.12 Dear reader
Today marks the one-year anniversary of Diary of a Tomato. Sometime last week we passed 200 posts, an accomplishment we never would have foreseen or thought possible when we began. Many thanks to you, dear reader, for accompanying us along the … Continue reading
The String Incident
Last week, our cat’s attempt to eat an entire spool of thread required extensive surgical intervention. After many an anxious moment on our part, she’s well on her way to recovery while sporting an exotic haircut.
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Bon appetit, Julia!
“A fine loaf of plain French bread, the long crackly kind a Frenchman tucks under his arm as he hurries home to the family lunch, has a very special quality. Its inside is patterned with holes almost like Swiss cheese, … Continue reading
Field Trip: Great Bay Discovery Cruise
The prediction was for thundershowers, but not until afternoon. Meanwhile, the weather looked promising for a day out on the water. Through their Marine Docents program, the University of New Hampshire offers several educational cruises each summer — we’d enjoyed … Continue reading
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Barndiva: Eat the View
Part of my work involves advising chefs on sourcing local food. They, much like the rest of us, appreciate knowing the people behind the ingredients. There’s an element of trust, respect, and joy in the exchange that, in a sort … Continue reading
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Murmuration
Murmuration: A flock of starlings; the manifestion of swarm intelligence. Murmuration from Islands & Rivers on Vimeo.
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