Of Books and Bicycles (Free subscription) | 19/11/2008
I’m sorry to say I was disappointed by Kenko’s Essays in Idleness. I loved the book’s prologue, which I’ve quoted on my sidebar, and I had high hopes that I would enjoy reading Kenko’s “nonsensical thoughts,” but too often I found them inscrutable, dull, or annoying. I couldn’t help but compare Kenko’s work (from the 14th [...]
Nola Nik (Free subscription) | 13/11/2008
Our Angel's trumpet went berserk on us. It's an extraordinary effort for even this tree. After sunset, when the blossoms release an intoxicating perfume, one cannot walk outside without almost feeling assaulted by this foggy odor. The scent wafts through the house even with all windows and doors closed. Even if stifling, it is still pleasant. Some comparison photos: Ruthie's burden
Orlando Sentinel (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
Painter L. C. Armstrong has visited paradise and returns now to report some strange goings-on there -- blindfolded ladies bearing bird cages, romantic snowmen and poppies on fire, just for starters.
Peace, Social Justice and Truth for (Free subscription) | 06/11/2008
Individual interests over the truth; For this reason the autocratic ruler Must be removed... and the shattered Spirits on the icy terrain of these events Again comforted and made whole. Humanity must once more connect, Breathe the peaceful essence Of which the blossoms inhale. The hour of our resurrection is now... If not then it will surely surrender. O! Sovereign of the stars and the wild Bring forth...
The Huffington Post (Free subscription) | 01/11/2008
I know Halloween is over, but the Reese's crumbs on my keyboard and my lap littered with fun-size wrappers tells me I'm not quite ready...
About Landscaping (Free subscription) | 01/11/2008
Novices to landscaping may be confused by the name "Korean spice viburnum." So if you've avoided the plant due to a lack of interest in cooking with Korean spices, it...
Bellaonline.com (Free subscription) | 24/10/2008
With New Year's only months away, it's not too soon to shop for those 2009 garden calendars.
Living the Scientific Life (Scienti (Free subscription) | 15/10/2008
tags: dahlia , flowers , photography , Image of the Day Purple Dahlia. Image: David Warman [ larger view ]. When I met David in Seattle recently, he explained his flower photography as his wish to get down inside the blossoms. Read the comments on this post...
The Judge Report (Free subscription) | 15/10/2008
On his mother: Whatever was grand and beautiful in form and color attracted her. It seemed as though the rich green tints of the foliage and the blossoms of the flowers came for her in the springtime, and in the autumn, it was for her that the mountain sides were struck with crimson and gold. Autumn, Plymouth Notch, VT Quoted in Silent Cal's Almanack , edited by David Pietrusza Buy my novel The Evil...
Living the Scientific Life (Scienti (Free subscription) | 14/10/2008
tags: mystery flower , flowers , photography , Image of the Day Mystery Flower -- can you identify it for the photographer? Image: David Warman [ larger view ]. When I met David in Seattle recently, he explained his flower photography as his wish to get down inside the blossoms. Read the comments on this post...
Bellaonline.com (Free subscription) | 14/10/2008
A number of the flowering purslanes are available. Some of the best known ones are the Yubi Summer Joy series and the Double Yubi series.
Living the Scientific Life (Scienti (Free subscription) | 13/10/2008
tags: Burgundy Dahlia , flowers , photography , Image of the Day Burgundy Dahlia. Image: David Warman [ larger view ]. When I met David in Seattle recently, he explained his flower photography as his wish to get down inside the blossoms. Read the comments on this post...
Living the Scientific Life (Scienti (Free subscription) | 12/10/2008
tags: lily , flowers , photography , Image of the Day Lily. Image: David Warman [ larger view ]. When I met David in Seattle recently, he explained his flower photography as his wish to get down inside the blossoms. Read the comments on this post...
Living the Scientific Life (Scienti (Free subscription) | 11/10/2008
tags: Dahlia , flowers , photography , Image of the Day Dahlia. Image: David Warman [ larger view ]. When I met David in Seattle recently, he explained his flower photography as his wish to get down inside the blossoms. Read the comments on this post...
Living the Scientific Life (Scienti (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
tags: foraging bee , flowers , photography , Image of the Day Foraging Bee. Image: David Warman [ larger view ]. When I met David in Seattle last week, he explained his flower photography as his wish to get down inside the blossoms. Read the comments on this post...
