Slowly but surely I’m populating the new garden. I split some mature hostas this afternoon, taking 5 new plants from two, still leaving plenty on the original plants. There are two hydrangeas in there, a St. John’s Wort, a bleeding heart, a couple astilbes, a… Read More
Readers of this here blog know full well I’m no big sports enthusiast. But, hey, I do love a giant-killer, don’t you? And what an exciting finish….a trifle more exciting that your average mid-season hockey extravaganza, that’s for sure. Bring on the next bunch…go Habs!
On Sunday, I’m going to meet up with my brother Salvelinas in an effort to find a few morels. Since we’ve had little rain, I’m not too confident we’re going to find mushrooms, but it is a chance to take the dogs for a good… Read More
Here’s what to do: Slice some parsnips into eighth inch thick pieces. Put them in a baking dish. Drizzle a little nice olive oil on them, and also a little bit of honey. Roast them at 425f until you see the edges begin to darken… Read More
There are lots of rivers but this is the one I mean when I just say The River. Today was the opener of trout season and I worked an old favourite stretch I don’t fish much any more. It was lovely to reaquaint myself with… Read More
Those who know us, and especially those who visited the previous Anchovy World Headquarters, know that lawn is a temporary condition, a place-holder until the gardens go in. You can see the immediate plans for the front yard in these photos. Extending the garden along… Read More
We’ve had our first afternoon and evening with Miss Ellie Mae in the house. She’s been living the life of a farm dog and she came to us in need of a thorough bath. For today, I washed her with soaked towels and brushed her… Read More
Sally Hogshead is the author of a book called Fascinate. She is also a speaker, a brand innovation consultant, and all around advertising maven. I had an opportunity to hear her speak today. She talked about 7 “fascination” triggers: mystique; power; lust; prestige; alarm; vice… Read More
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