[OT from cottage renovations]

the afternoon was so pleasant I couldn't find it in me to remain sensibly indoors.  surely fresh air and a bit of a walk would do more good than more resting, right?

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Knott Park

this time of year the hydrangeas can be  nearly  just as attractive in the ( Read more... )

[OT from cottage renovations]

a fast moving storm blew through in the afternoon, providing diversions both before and after.

immediately prior to its arrival Meg was across the Circle, sniffing at something very interesting ( Read more... )

[OT from cottage renovations]

the past couple of days featured close up views of hydrangeas in the Bittersweet Cottage garden.  here's some contrast, masses of white as opposed to polychromatic detail.

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Knott Park

these two views are of the same row of hydrangeas, as seen looking ( Read more... )

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by the time I got out today the light was running out as the snow was starting.

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Woodward Park

the Grove's Auditorium was demolished in the mid-1960s, just before the notion of historic preservation had caught on ( Read more... )

[OT from cottage renovations]

today's sunlight, streaming down through a clear sky, must have done something to help the temperature.  it didn't feel like it was, but then as soon as the sun went down the effect became notable by its absence.  nonetheless I did set out in the afternoon to see what might be found in the fading light.

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