Monthly Archives: July 2021

July has been very wet here, more rain that anyone could have imagined. Many roads washed out, and are in process of being repaired. The streams are running fuller than capacity and overran their bank, flooding roads and fields.During this … Continue reading →

 Greenfield’s Third Tuesday Word is back and in a new location. I’m the featured reader July 20 at The Lava Center, 324 Main St, Greenfield, MA, with a bunch of new work. There’s an open mike, and this new space is supposed … Continue reading →

Sorry, folks, but WordPress changed my poetry lines from how it had been set up for me in preview, and made this poem difficult to read. I’m resending the poem, and hopefully the lines will hold their order. Best, Elaine … Continue reading →

July brings the beginning of blueberries and raspberriesseason. I’ve made two rhubarb cakes, rhubarb and strawberry custard squares, and many berry/kefir/yogurt smoothies. Soon they’ll be a blueberry pie. But the loveliest berry treat is glass jars filled with preserves. Canning … Continue reading →

Some years back my daughter Jenny & I visited a very special place on the edge of the Primavera National Forest in Mexico, north of Guadalajara. While we were there we met wonderful folks from other corners of the world, … Continue reading →

Early summer brings roses and bees,so many bees, to the garden. May your garden be bountiful and fragrant. May they bring you joy. And the Roses Like ladies at a garden party day lilies lean slightly tipsy by steps leading … Continue reading →