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  • Planted the Styrax
    Ever since I saw the Styrax Japonica in Lynne's garden, I've been planning to put one in. I shouldn't put in any more trees, but...
  • Last year's Hydrangeas
    The Zebra Hydrangea planted last year in the back is doing great, and blooming well. Another blue, which I think was a florist plant is gro...
  • Summer treats
    Arbor Mist Frozen Wine: Blackberry Merlot, Strawberry White Zinfandel, and White Pear Pinot Grigio. These are cheap, and easy. And, single ...
  • The Poetry of Rain
    In the poetry of the Hawaiians rain almost always is the rain of a particular place with a specific character and an allusion to an erotic e...
  • Refinishing the deck
    Scrubbing, powerwashing, hoping the weather holds, the warm (and dry) days are rare here. One quarter of the deck is restained, another quar...