Tag Archives: photos

Spring in bloom

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Erin

The color on the dogwood looks especially vibrant on the overcast and rainy days, which means something out there isn’t gray, anyway. (Taken last week, not today. Sorry; it’s just a hectic week.)

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You ask, I answer, part one

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Erin

Taking two questions from last week, one from Nicki and one from B.C: 1. Changing a tire without looking helpless. First of all, don’t feel self-conscious. Changing a tire is something a lot of people never learn. And it’s been … Continue reading →

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Monday bit of joy

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Erin

In case you’re having trouble remembering that Monday means possibility, have a gander at the latest flowers in my front bed. The girl was very excited to note that they look like hearts!

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Nothing says Valentine’s Day like more snow

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Erin

If you’ve paid attention to the news this past week (or if you’re on the East Coast yourself), you know about the blizzard this week. I’m getting kind of tired of all the snow days the kids have had (two … Continue reading →

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Same dogwood, different look

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Erin

What a difference a day makes!

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Today’s weather

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Erin

We’re on the lower band of the current storm, which means wintry mix instead of the snow people farther north are getting. We got snow early, followed by sleet and freezing rain. That pretty dogwood I posted yesterday? Snow’s gone, … Continue reading →

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Winter Wonderland

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Erin

It’s pretty to look at, anyway. Not much fun to shovel — and it’s going to be worse after the coming storm dumps ice on top. Just hoping the branches stay off the power lines. This is the dogwood from … Continue reading →

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My own personal Janus

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Erin

I’ve switched from twilight to growth. Or perhaps I was blooming, and I’ve deadheaded the old blooms to encourage production. Or maybe I’m just a writer stretching for a metaphor because that’s what we do, and the truth is I … Continue reading →

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Friday no flash

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Erin

It’s been one of those weeks — actually, it’s been a pretty busy month, with back-to-back proofreading deadlines followed by being sick all of this week (because October and November, I always get attacked by the multi-week cold), plus tons … Continue reading →

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Monday, sweet Monday

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Erin

To My Mother by Christina Rossetti To-day’s your natal day; Sweet flowers I bring: Mother, accept, I pray My offering. And may you happy live, And long us bless; Receiving as you give Great happiness.

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