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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The Big Duck It is literally a building shaped like a big duck – and of course, given my fondness for ducks, I had to make the pilgrimage – even in the middle of the night, and yes, it was worth the drive. He lives on Long Island, New York, in Suffolk County,...
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An Ode to the Last of the Extraordinary Wrapping Paper Around five or maybe six years ago, at Christmas time, Kate received an odd shaped box in the mail, that contained wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, and I think even a pair of scissors. Being who she is, the gift meant little to...
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Julia’s Wisdom I spotted this plate in a little shop in North Carolina; I could not agree more — everyone should have cake!
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