We’re in Iceland. It’s August 11th, and there’s snow! Not a lot, but the kind that in Massachusetts, and parts of New England signals the closeness of winter. We are in Akureyri in the northwest area of Iceland, and we are having what will be the worst weather in the trip. It is pouring rain, […]
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Snow in August!
October 1st, 2019 · Comments Off on Snow in August! · eating, Experiencing, Farms, Food, Garden, Iceland, Musings, Site Seeing, travel
Tags: Akureyri·botanical garden·church·dairy farm·food·garden·grass fed beef·ice cream·Iceland·rain·snow·travel
87 days and spring
March 8th, 2014 · Comments Off on 87 days and spring · 100 Days Project, Garden, Museums, Musings, photo of the week, retirement, Site Seeing, travel
I spent the day enjoying the bulb shows at both Smith College and Mt. Holyoke College. The first packed like sardines, the second quiet, smaller and both delightful. A wonderful reminder that spring is arriving, especially appreciated after the harsh winter we have endured. Outside the greenhouses, much snow and ice still needs to melt. […]
Tags: bulb show·college·family·garden·passion·retirement·Work
September in Nana’s Garden
September 24th, 2012 · 3 Comments · family, Garden, Grandparents, Musings, Nana, photo of the week, Site Seeing, travel
Yesterday I celebrated my husband’s birthday with him. He wouldn’t want me to say his age, but let’s say it’s the 40th time I’ve shared his day! We spent i enjoying an hour’s drive to Mt. Snow where Vermont Life was putting on a wine tasting and outdoor event. There were wines, ciders, cheeses, and […]
Tags: Children·family·garden·grandparent·New England·snow·travel
Today in Nana’s Garden – July
July 23rd, 2012 · Comments Off on Today in Nana’s Garden – July · family, Garden, Grandparents, Musings
Today, in Nana’s Garden, a small bit of Dad/Grampa/Great-grampa Jules’ ashes joined a small bit of his wife’s (Constance) ashes (placed there in 2001). In the rising of the sun and in its going down, we remember them. In the glowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember them. In the […]
Tags: aging·family·garden·grandparent·prayer
Today in Nana’s Garden – May
May 10th, 2012 · Comments Off on Today in Nana’s Garden – May · family, Garden, Musings, Nana
May has finally brought some well needed rain; and the flowers are looking refreshed. Many are smaller than usual; I think the early March heat, and the April frosting confused them. They don’t stand quite as lush and tall, and some seem a little behind in growth even with their way too early start! But, […]