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Rudy On Winter 2015

Posted on February 20, 2015 by anniegraves1

“No more,” said Rudy, as he set the pace. The pace in question could only be described as floundering, and once or twice he seemed lost, searching for a familiar landmark. Not so very long ago, just a few weeks, … Continue reading →

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Blooming Inspiration at the Boston Flower Show

Posted on March 18, 2013 by anniegraves1

Just when we’re desperate enough, a concentrated dose of spring comes breezing our way at the annual Boston Flower & Garden Show, down by the city’s seaport. Yesterday’s heady blast of blossoms, color, and horticultural imagination is timed to remind … Continue reading →

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A Desk with a View

Posted on January 12, 2012 by anniegraves1

The title is an obvious riff on Virginia Woolf’s A Room with a View. Technically my official workspace is a Room-with-a-Partial-View upstairs, but I rarely use it. That so-called “real” office has one low-to-the-floor eyebrow window with a small but pretty … Continue reading →

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Yogurt makes good floor polish

Posted on January 9, 2012 by anniegraves1

Who knew. This morning, when the container of strawberry-pink Stonyfield dropped from the fridge and exploded on the kitchen floor, I had no idea I’d be making an unexpected cleaning-product discovery. Turns out the slimy sweet yogurt requires multiple scrubbings … Continue reading →

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