Pagoda & Oriental Garden In Norfolk, Virginia, while searching for the Mermaids, which dot the cities landscape, I was advised by a passerby, that I should make sure not to miss the Pagoda & and Oriental Garden. I thanked him for his suggestion, and stepped up my pace! This small...
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More Orchids I cannot help myself; I adore everything about these beautifully exotic plants, most especially that I shared my passion for Orchids with my Mother; who is of course the person who introduced to me this marvelous plant. Thus, Happy Mother’s Day — I cannot think of a better way to celebrate Motherhood...
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A Bit of Paradise There are people, places, and things, which often leave one with more questions than answers; such was this stop in Pennsylvania, near Wiley’s Bridge, No. 19. The stone building beckoned us to stop, and explore both the interior of the structure and the surrounding...
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A Place of Peace Recently, I had the privilege of sitting in our friend’s garden, while I waited for everyone to finish their pesky obligations, which were in the way of celebrating a birthday. As I sat there, reading, I could not help but marvel at the beautiful space they had created...
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Change is Upon Us I love gardening; I love planting seeds and watching them sprout and checking their growth, and I love harvesting their bounty, be it flowers, fruits, vegetables or just plain beauty that welcomes you in allowing you to entertain, be alone, or chat with God. This column originally started with...
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Over the River and Through the Woods As I was making lunch, Kate walked into the kitchen and asked if I would like to go explore the woods, across the river, in our backyard. I instantly said yes, what a great idea; I then commented on the fact that I did...
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Sargent E. Smith Community Garden Many years ago, I had a small plot in a community garden, it was a delightful experience; and one I would highly recommend, especially to a gardening novice. Gardeners love to share their passion for playing in the dirt and will gladly give you everything from advice...
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Leaves, Just Leaves “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” ~ Albert Camus ~ I am well aware of how often I feature the dynamic and entirely exhilarating fall foliage, on these pages. In my defense, I perhaps share with you only one photograph per...
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Toward the End of the Season Driving by Route 1, I spied this beautiful pumpkin, and had to pull over! I went into the charming establishment, 2 River Road Inn and Cottages, and asked if I could photograph their garden, a very kind clerk, notified the proprietor, who gave his permission, much...
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Corn, as High as an Elephant’s Eye “There’s a bright golden haze on the meadow There’s a bright golden haze on the meadow The corn is as high as an elephant’s eye An’ it looks like it’s climbin’ clear up to the sky Oh, what a beautiful mornin’ Oh, what a beautiful...
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