Monthly Archives: February 2010

Early Spring

Pinks The daffodil appeared under my window today.  The tiny purple and white Creeping Phlox are showing their faces under the cedars, and the ornamental plum burst into bloom just yesterday morning.  However, it hasn't snowed here yet this year … Continue reading

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Love-40

There's only one sport that I consider a really beautiful one.  The fans clap politely, are silent while the players concentrate, and you begin at Love – Love.  You also have delightful fashion! Consider the ruffled skirt below.  It says "confection" … Continue reading

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Love and chocolate (strawberries)

Strawberries These are so easy to make, and so worth it.  I used one bar of good Dutch chocolate and one package of fresh ripe strawberries.  I melted the chocolate in a double boiler (you can use the microwave if … Continue reading

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Cupcakes for winter

The rain is pouring, heavy drops hitting the skylights over the piano, in the dark.  It comes and goes as the clouds are blown this way and that across the hilltops at Deer Haven.  The porch light is shining through … Continue reading

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