As usual, we've gone straight from cold to hot. Last week I was wearing hoodies, this week I'm digging for summer clothing and installing my a/c unit. It's supposed to hit 90° today. I got an air quality alert on my phone, even. Oy. At least it's supposed to cool down again by next week ( Read more... )

I wanted to see (and smell!) the lilacs at the Arnold Arboretum before they were gone, so on Friday I headed over there, joined by my friend W, who lives not far from me. It wasn't the sunniest of days, but it was pretty nice, and the lilacs were amazing as always.


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The lilacs, like everything else, are a little late this year. Today is Lilac Sunday at the Arnold Arboretum, but as I prefer to avoid crowds, I planned a visit for yesterday instead. I invited everyone and anyone to come along, but the only ones who were able to make it were Peg, Ken, and Ken's sister Carol. The rain ended, the sun eventually came ( Read more... )

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