everyday beauty

Good times never seemed so good...

2012-01-05T21:34:00.001-05:00

The highlight of my evening was listening to the older ladies sing along to Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" during our water aerobics class.

Thankful for NPR

2011-12-26T07:00:00.004-05:00

I've been struggling lately, wrestling with issues of race, identity, prejudice and disenfranchisement. I was contemplating an entry diverting from my positive message to address the distress I've been feeling about the way Asian people are treated in western cultures. The rough draft in my head was angry, frustrated, and without hope. And then I listened to NPR.

The Takeaway on WNYC is reviewing their top shows of the year. In an interview with local NYC DJ Jay Smooth they discussed considering our relationship with race as something needing constant maintainace, like brushing our teeth, not as an absolute, like whether or not you have tonsils. This is incredibly liberating. I think some of my trepidations around correcting people's racist statements about Asian people has come from knowing that I make errors, too. I have had no trouble stopping students from using "gay" or "retarded" as slurs, responding immediately "we don't use that word that way here". Reframing the response to race-based statements to "that statement sounds prejudiced" or "people can find that statement offensive" takes the shame and blame from the situation. The "model minority" myth makes it complicated to address these issue. When someone says something derogatory about another group its easier to say "we don't talk about people that way." When someone is lauding the math skills of a person because they are of one race its couched in a positive statement - how do you tell people not to talk positively about a group? I'm feeling more empowered, which makes me hope I can empower my students, and create some positive change in the world. Thank you Celeste, John, Jay and NPR!

Accidental Glutening

2011-10-16T14:03:00.001-04:00

Transitioning to a gluten free (gf) diet has been good so far. There are so many choices and products, I'm glad to be doing this now and not 10 years ago when things were so well labeled.

Today I accidentally glutened myself. The security office at work helped me out, and I wanted to make them some brownies to thank them. Old habits die hard, and I tasted the batter. Two hours later and my legs are led and I'm getting snoozy. A very important lesson learned.

Gluten free and loving life

2011-10-14T19:39:00.001-04:00

I've mentioned a few times that I have been sick with mysterious symptoms since May 2010 (a year and a half). I consulted a nutritionist and she put me on a 900 calorie diet (imagine living on the equivalent of 9 100 calorie yogurts a day). And yet I couldn't drop any weight. My partner was worried about my nutrition, so we decided to try a juicing diet we saw in http://www.fatsickandnearlydead.com/ .

I will admit I didn't follow the reboot to the letter. I juiced two meals a day and ate one. Two days in I started to feel great - and none of the warned side effects. Then I had a sandwich and it all fell apart. The bread! It was the bread! I've been gluten free for about two weeks and haven't felt better in years. I'm slowly losing weight but more importantly I feel good and feel like myself. I have requested an appointment with a gastroenterologist to confirm, but life is good!

2011-07-10T21:40:00.002-04:00

This weekend my partner and I went to a wedding for a friend we have known for six years, for a couple who has been together for five. It was wonderful to be able to share in their day, to see the two of them so happy. It was wonderful to get to spend the weekend with my partner, too. The weather was lovely, the drive was easy, and the company was great.

Congratulations T&K!

Poem for July 4th

2011-07-04T01:38:00.004-04:00

I Like Americans
by Edna St. Vincent Millay

I like Americans.

You may say what you will, they are the nicest people in the world.

They sleep with their windows open.

Their bathtubs are never dry.

They are not grown up yet.

They still believe in Santa Claus.

They are terribly in earnest. But they laugh at everything…

I like Americans.

They give the matches free…

I like Americans. They are the only men in the world, the sight of whom in their shirt-sleeves is not rumpled, embryonic and agonizing…

I like Americans. They carry such pretty umbrellas. The Avenue de l’Opera on a rainy day is just an avenue on a rainy day. But Fifth Avenue on a rainy day is an old-fashioned garden under a shower…

They are always rocking the boat.

I like Americans. They either shoot the whole nickel, or give up the bones.

You may say what you will, they are the nicest people in the world.

Found in Caroline Kennedy's book, read aloud here by Stephen Colbert and Caroline Kennedy

Social support

2011-06-01T20:20:00.003-04:00

I hate to admit I'm still sick, but it's true. I went for a second opinion from the endocrinologist today. These appointments are scary, they're hard, and they're taxing, particularly when you aren't feeling well and need help the most. Today I had both my boyfriend and my bestfriend there to give me support. I dont know if we are any closer to an answer, but having these two with me made the whole experience more manageable.

Floral Kindness

2011-05-10T15:57:00.006-04:00

As the academic year draws to an end, the IEP meetings are increasingly heated. I try to bolster myself the best I can, reminding myself I have tried to be the best practitioner I can every day.

After my second meeting involving lawyers on both sides on a Monday, a teacher pulled me aside in the hall. Usually this means I have more work coming or a child hiding in a bathroom, but this was not the case! She wanted to tell me I exuded such a calm energy, and was just so positive, she had watched me the entire meeting. She said I reminded her of a Gerber daisy. That kindness made my day.

Photo Credit: hyperboreanchaerie.wordpress.com

Vindication

2011-04-30T10:00:00.003-04:00

As a new practitioner to school psychology (first year getting paid!), I of course have some trepidations about my skills as anyone working without a net should. A new decision from the Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education from the department of special education made it possible for school psychologists to find children with attention issues eligible for services without a doctor's diagnosis. This has led to a massive influx of attention assessments for me, resulting in a need to be extremely well versed in all the facets of attention and cognitive processes.

I had a student in first grade referred to me for an attention assessment. I sent home the appropriate protocols to the parents and teacher, and did a classroom observation. Looking at the student, it did not look purely attentional. I took my notes, mulled it over in my head and waited for the protocols to come in. I got both in just before vacation, and lo, they were inconclusive. I had just purchased the BRIEF, as I had been seeing an increasing number of students looking more executive functioning than attention impaired. Surprise! The student came up with issues in memory and executive functioning, not attention!

I would not have diagnosed that particular student as having an attention disability, because the evidence was so inconclusive. It was a wonderful feeling, scoring the BRIEF, to find yes, my instincts were on point.

Things that are awesome

2011-04-25T18:17:00.007-04:00

Another super stellar day that makes me want to rip my hair out and choke someone else with it. So, now, a list of things that are awesome to balance out the horror.

1. Super friends willing to drive getaway cars and alibi my crazy self, who clearly understand this crazy bs life.
2. My partner, who lets me call to rant, rave, shout, and curse.
3. Cat yoga http://www.moderncat.net/2007/11/16/perfect-gift-yoga-loving-cat-owner/
4. Coffee
5. Old-er school hip hop (including Lauryn Hill's Doo Wop (That Thing) and B2K's Bump Bump Bump)
6. New business cards, and new business card holders
7. Hugs from first graders, and the way they really do believe when I tell them things are going to be okay.
8. Safe shoes with colorful dresses.
9. A boss who has my back, and is confident in my skills even when I'm not.
10. Spring is finally coming to New England.

What is awesome to you?

"But getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air."

2011-04-09T19:50:00.005-04:00

I don't believe in coincidences. I believe that we are where we need to be -whether that is easy or hard - for some reason. We may not know why now, or ever, but we have a purpose and a lesson greater than ourselves as individuals. We just need to be open to that experience - open minds, open hearts - to be able to live to our own fullest potential.

One early morning I woke up, and checked my facebook. A friend had posted a link to a video on youtube, about the red sox/yankees rivalry in one home. It was a bit of a sad video as the father (a red sox fan) was harsh with his young son (an about 4-year-old yankees fan). The boy's older brother (about age seven?) stepped in to comfort him, which redeemed the video. I then clicked over to the "featured" tab, to see what was new. And through no coincidence I found this performance by Sarah Kay at TED: (make sure to stay tuned to the end - she does two poems, "B" first, and "Hiroshima" at the end)

Things have been hard recently - hard at work, hard in life - but hearing these words reminded me that I'm not alone in that; that other people are struggling, too. Its not about who has it the "worst", its about how we are handling what we are given today. Someone else feels like "When you step out of the phone booth and try to fly and the very people you want to save are the ones standing on your cape." And that each day is called the present for now, so I should try to focus on that, making an impact today, not when I get around to it, when I'm feeling better, or when I have time. To be the "permanent shadow of positive light" for the people in my life - my students, my coworkers, my friends, my family, my partner. I don't want to change anyone, because I wouldn't learn from them if I tried. I want to support them, to listen to them, to be there in a way that in however-many years it takes, they look back and think, "Miss M. was there for me" or "Meghan accepted me for who I am", even though I am imperfect myself.

"I believe through any trial there is always a way"

2011-03-27T19:06:00.003-04:00

I found myself singing "The Inscription of Hope" this afternoon. We sang this song with Central Middle School's choir in... 1996/97? Written by Z. Randall Stroope, it is attributed in part to a writing found on a basement wall during the second world war, by a Jewish person hiding in Germany. I hope you enjoy it.

Colburn Children's Choir sings an "Inscription of Hope" at their annual Winter Concert in Los Angeles, Ca, December 2008

2011-03-20T15:15:00.004-04:00

Today I had the fortune to go to yoga for an hour of de-stressing. I will also have a body talk session tonight, which I am looking forward to.

Yesterday, my wonderful partner took me on a surprise visit to my alma mater Clark University. Of course, I visited for a few moments with papa Freud.

Continued praise

2011-02-26T18:22:00.001-05:00

The appointment on Friday went very well. We're testing more things (including my thyroid and cortisol levels), and hopefully we'll find some answers. I am so thankful for wonderful doctors, access to comprehensive medical care, and all the wonderful people who support me.

BIG praise!

2011-02-24T16:40:00.003-05:00

As some of you know I've been battling health problems since May 2010 and my weight since, well, as long as I can remember. I've come to believe these two things might, in fact, be connected. Despite consistent dieting my weight hasn't gone down. I met with Dr. Adolf Karchmer at Beth Israel yesterday. I must admit I was not the kindest patient around, but he was still wonderful. We decided that a consult with an endocrinologist may be helpful. I got the call just a few moments ago - they will see me tomorrow.

I don't know who specifically to thank, but I'm giving all the praise I can. Thank you Dr. Karchmer, thank you Dr. Gavrilla for having an opening, thank you family who made me so stubborn, and to the higher power out there as well.

Hoping and praying things go well tomorrow. I don't expect definitive answers, but hopefully a start!

Cultivating an attitude of gratitude

2011-02-21T07:03:00.003-05:00

This month's NASP Communiqué, (Jan/Feb 2011, Vol. 39, #5), featured an article by Jeffrey J. Froh, & Giacomo Bono entitled Gratitude in Youth: A Review of Gratitude Interventions and Some Ideas for Applications. I encourage you to read the article, it is a good primer on how we can increase cour gratitude and that of children (and thus over all quality of life).

If you have any trouble accessing the article (which could happen, I'm not super internet savvy), let me know and I'll email a copy as well.

Today I am thankful for..

2011-02-21T06:55:00.003-05:00

February vacation
Sleeping in
Beautiful, luxurious soaps
A new job for a dear friend
No class this week
Good television marathons to watch on DVD while slowing producing reports
Optimism, resiliency, hope
Access to quality health care
The possibility that maybe, someday soon, I'll have the answers I'm looking for
Coffee.

2011-02-11T06:04:00.001-05:00

Sign of spring - Red Sox spring training coverage starts on the news Monday!

2011-02-08T07:56:00.001-05:00

Dancing and singing in the car makes morning traffic so much more tolerable. The smiles from fellow travelers are nice too. Have a good day everyone!

Finding blessings everywhere

2011-02-06T21:10:00.007-05:00

When things are tough, or I have to do something I really don't want to, I try to flip it around. If I don't want to go to the doctor I remind myself to be thankful I have access to quality health care. I don't want to study or go to class, I need to be thankful for the opportunity to learn and better myself. One of my friends from college puts it this way on her facebook profile:

"If you're DRIVING your old car...PRAISE God because you could be riding the BUS;
If you're RIDING the bus...PRAISE God because you could be WALKING;
If you're WALKING...PRAISE God because you could be sitting in a WHEELCHAIR;
If you're sitting in a WHEELCHAIR...PRAISE God because you could be lying in a HOSPITAL BED;
If you're lying in a HOSPITAL BED...PRAISE God because you could be RESTING 6 Feet under;
If you're Resting 6 FEET UNDER...PRAISE God because JESUS CHRIST is the RESURRECTION and the LIGHT!!!
In all things, give GOD PRAISE!!!!"

Whatever higher power you believe in or don't, the sentiment of thankfulness is the same.

I'm unendingly tired, but thankful I had the chance to try and accomplish things today.

Stew

2011-02-02T18:22:00.004-05:00

As the snow continues to pile up outside, the snow days are ticked off on the calendar and the summer vacation days cut off, optimism is getting harder to come by. Today I made lamb stew to stave off the winter blues. It turned out really well, and was a nice reward for shoveling the front porch, sidewalk, and driveway.

Lamb Stew

1 lb boneless lamb
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 cup potato, sliced
1 cup turnip, sliced

Saute lamb in pan with onion, still tender but mostly cooked. Drain fat, put in pan for stew. Add veggies, add water (enough to cover the contents), bring to a boil, let simmer approximately two hours or until all veggies are tender.

Now the toughest part - thickening the stew. I have never been able to get this just right, but what I was instructed to do (by my father) was to add some water to flour, mix and add to the stew, allowing it to heat a bit further. This website gives a bit better description for the novice.

I prefer a stew heavier on veggies, so I used two pounds of carrots, a whole turnip, and six red potatoes, with the pound of lamb (kabob style) meat.

The thing that made it 100% easier today was the new mandoline slicer I bought for myself - an hours long chopping process which made me hate turnips even though I love them, to take under an hour. I did slice my finger cleaning the blade - slicing with it using the safety settings were a-okay. I'll do another post another day on the wonders of this kitchen tool.

Stay safe and warm, friends!

Alternative treatment

2011-01-30T16:22:00.003-05:00

For eight months I have been falling asleep every few hours, had tremendous fatigue in my arms and legs, a strange rash only on my joints, and accompanying headaches. The only thing that has brought me any relief is BodyTalk. I see Angela Scala, typically once a month, and feel more at peace every time. I have a session today, and have been looking forward to it since Wednesday. Today, I am thankful for people willing to help, for alternatives to traditional medicine, and the ability to access the services.

Health

2011-01-29T19:10:00.002-05:00

My grandmother had a tumor removed from her colon on Wednesday, and she is doing very well. She is in good spirits, and healing well. We'll find out soon what the biopsy says, but for now I'm thankful she is healing well.

Teamwork

2011-01-26T18:23:00.004-05:00

Today I was blessed to work with a great team. We have a new in-district inclusion program for kids with emotional and behavioral disabilities, starting just this September. It has had its ups and downs, which happens in all programs for students with these kinds of profiles. Today we had a meeting with our outside consultant, and he helped us understand that even though times get tough (especially in January!) we are doing the right thing for our kids. Today, being part of such a wonderful and attentive team made me say thank you.

I also was let into traffic despite a looong line of preschool parents dropping off their little ones. It let me get on with my day, on to school number two for consult number two, and then on to school three for the day.

I am also thankful for having a home and safe car with all the cold and snow we have had. And an adorable dog who is always happy to see me, snuggle and play.

Coming back

2011-01-25T18:03:00.000-05:00

Hello again, blog friends.

I've been away for a while, because I have been sick. I've seen scores of doctors, had dozens of tests run and there isn't much to report. I have an appointment on Thursday to rule out another thing, but I'm clearly not overly optimistic. With how terrible I still feel, and how consistently busy my schedule keeps me I don't have much time to photograph. I do at times have a few moments to blog, and have found some joy in my work as a school psychologist north of Boston. For a while, at least until I feel better, I'll try to update at least with words. Positive outlooks and positive energy are important for the health as well.

Today was a day of tough meetings, after a tough day of counseling the day before and my first Spanish class last night (my day lasted from leaving the house at 6AM, returning at 10PM). The best part of my day was pulling out the WISC-IV kit, and testing a first grader. She was sweet, and kind, and excited to learn. We took a walk, and learned all about birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals from the 5th grade posters. She was so excited, engaged in my questions and still wanted to learn more. Moments like this remind me of why I love this work.

Stay safe and warm friends - its very cold here in MA and another winter storm is coming!

304. Flowering Trees 5

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303. Flowering Trees 4

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302. Flowering Trees 3

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301. Flowering Trees 2

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300. Flowering Trees

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299. Memories

2010-05-05T06:06:00.003-04:00

Driving down the highway in Boston I saw a Guida's milk truck. The supercow was the milk I bought from Santiago's market in Worcester, MA when I was in college. It definately made me sentimental.

298. The birds are back

2010-05-04T06:05:00.001-04:00

297. Gazebo

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296. Flowers as gifts 2

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295. Awesome playground

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294. Forsythia Bush

2010-04-30T05:54:00.000-04:00

When I was little my grandmother told me the name of this bush - forsythia. It makes me think of her every spring.

293.

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292. Picture perfect

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291. Discovered walkways

2010-04-27T05:33:00.001-04:00

I've lived here for almost two years and just found this walkway/park

290. Flowers as gifts 3

2010-04-26T05:32:00.001-04:00

289. Hopscotch

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288. Flowers as gifts

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287. Footprints in the snow

2010-02-22T07:01:00.003-05:00

I think I may have had a visitor in my yard...

286. Sweet Students

2010-02-21T06:57:00.002-05:00

As some may know, I am completing my training as a school psychologist this year with an internship. After completing a student's assessment he asked if he could draw again. This very accurate card resulted, and now is on my door when I leave every morning to remind me why I do this work.

285. Making a mess

2010-02-20T06:55:00.001-05:00

Sometimes its nice to just make a bit of a mess.

284. Irregular produce

2010-02-19T06:50:00.004-05:00

283. Chores smiling back

2010-02-18T06:45:00.003-05:00

I have a lot of ironing to do.

If you look very carefully, you can see this sweater smiled back in the process. (As a result of resting the iron, bottom down, on the sweater.)

282. Sending cards

2010-02-17T06:37:00.001-05:00

A friend recently had a birthday. I sent him this beauty from Papyrus . Its nice to send some unexpected joy, and I have to admit card shopping is my guilty pleasure!

281. Interesting Characters

2010-02-16T18:29:00.004-05:00

I've been a bit busy, but have taken some photos.

This gentleman was waiting for a green line trolley in Brookline, MA. I smiled because he seems like such an interesting character - a man with such facial hair, in jean overalls, with a walking stick, just a hop skip and a jump from Fenway Park. Not exactly what you'd expect, but seemingly exactly who he is.

280. Positive Energy

2009-09-02T01:36:00.001-04:00

279. Weathered Statues

2009-09-01T01:33:00.002-04:00

This located outside Our Lady of Mount Carmel chapel and rectory, in East Boston.

278. Fishing Adventure

2009-08-31T01:32:00.001-04:00

277. Familial Dedication

2009-08-30T15:27:00.006-04:00

This located outside Our Lady of Mount Carmel convent, in East Boston. It struck me as sad, but beautiful, that this man dedicated this statue to his wife and son.

276. Friendly Visitor

2009-08-28T01:05:00.001-04:00

This little one visited me in my garden recently.

275.

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Taken by the outdoor track at the West Suburban YMCA.

274.

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Taken by the outdoor track at the West Suburban YMCA .

273. Flowers at home.

2009-08-21T18:41:00.005-04:00

Because I deserve it.

272. Hidden Granite

2009-08-20T01:26:00.001-04:00

From above a door at the Edwards Middle School in Charlestown.

271. Pious Vines

2009-08-19T01:24:00.001-04:00

270. Supporting Diversity

2009-08-18T00:53:00.000-04:00

These signs welcome families to the Harvard-Kent Elementary School in Charlestown.

269. Houses with Character

2009-08-17T01:00:00.001-04:00

And a very happy birthday to my mom! She would love this purple door, too.

268. The best laid plans...

2009-08-16T00:55:00.001-04:00

I saw this desk sitting outside of Charlestown High:

It seems that their plans may have gone astray...

267. The Feast of the Assumption

2009-08-15T01:03:00.004-04:00

Today is the day Catholics recognize the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, otherwise known as the Feast of the Assumption.

Photos taken at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Newton.

266. School Mascot

2009-08-14T00:50:00.003-04:00

This little statue is located at the Warrent/Prescott K-8 School in Charlestown. I believe their mascot is a turtle. A very cute turtle.

265.

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264. Peace

2009-08-12T00:45:00.003-04:00

This was taken at the Edwards Middle School in Charlestown, a section of Boston.

263. Stained Glass

2009-08-11T00:42:00.001-04:00

Taken in the front foyer of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, in Newton, Ma.

262. Life immitating Art

2009-08-10T00:38:00.003-04:00

This was taken behind Microcenter in Cambridge. Yes, construction vehicles and workers right next to a mural fighting construction vehicals and their opperation.

261. Bowling Night

2009-08-09T00:31:00.001-04:00

My date was appropriately dressed:

Rockin' shoes, go team cobra!:

We play as a team (because we play for fun... and are terrible) :

I still have not mastered the number five:

http://www.saccosbowlhaven.com/

260. Sagamore Bridge - From the Ground (4)

2009-08-08T00:27:00.003-04:00

259. Sagamore Bridge - From the Ground (3)

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258. Sagamore Bridge - From the Ground (2)

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257. Sagamore Bridge - From the Ground (1)

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256. Sagamore Bridge

2009-08-04T00:17:00.001-04:00

While notorious for its traffic the Sagamore Bridge is quite beautiful.

255. Birthday Celebration

2009-08-03T00:10:00.001-04:00

Due to a chaotic schedule, I celebrated my April birthday in July. We stopped at Molly's Tea Room in Falmouth, MA, for lunch, and I was surprised with this lovely little cake!

254. Bicycle

2009-08-02T00:58:00.002-04:00

Edited with Picassa 3

253. Squids!

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Edited with Picassa 3.

252. Children at Play

2009-07-31T01:03:00.002-04:00

251. Science and Art

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250. Learning Module

2009-07-29T01:28:00.003-04:00

Edited with Picassa 3.

249. Woods Hole

2009-07-28T01:23:00.002-04:00

Edited with Picassa 3.

248. Open water

2009-07-27T01:18:00.002-04:00

247. Open harbors

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246. Study Nature

2009-07-25T01:39:00.000-04:00

My birthday, in April, was two weeks before my comprehensive and liscensure exam for my grad program. As I felt graduating (with my masters degree) and earning my liscense was a little more important than celebrating my birthday, which could be celebrated later. So, three months later my partner and I took a day trip to the Cape to celebrate!

We visited Woods Hole and Falmouth, travelling on rt 28, and rt 6. This photo was taken in Woods Hole.

245. Garden Growth

2009-07-24T19:27:00.004-04:00

I have my first flower in the garden - veggies will be here so soon!!!

244. Summer Sunset

2009-07-23T01:05:00.005-04:00

And a very happy birthday to the new Mrs., the Bantering Bookworm!

243. Russell Brussell Sprout

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242.

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241. Hearts everywhere

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This dry skin looked like a heart on my foot!

240. Gore House - Romantic spot

2009-07-18T01:06:00.004-04:00

Today, in a different location, I will be participating in the wedding of

the bantering bookworm and Sir Ishmael.

I wish them happiness, and to always be able to find a few moments to enjoy romantic spots and quiet moments like the one below.

And yes, if you were wondering, Gore House does host weddings.

239. Gore House - Bird House Book Nook

2009-07-17T01:07:00.004-04:00

238. Gore House - Little Leaf

2009-07-16T01:07:00.005-04:00

June was terribly rainy in Massachusetts. This was one of the little joys I found.

237. Gore House - Bird Bathing

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236. Gore House - Farm Fauna (Needs Photo)

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235. Gore House - Farm flora (Needs Photo)

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234. Gore House - Working Farm

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233. Gore House - Farm Land

2009-07-11T01:35:00.004-04:00

It should be noted that Harry and the Potters is playing at Gore House TOMORROW July 12th, 3pm. Tickets are $10. Stop by and enjoy some wizard rock. (This was particularly amusing to me as I went to college with one of the band members.)

Here is the fallow farm land...

232. Gore House - Front Garden Flora

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231. Gore House - Front Garden

2009-07-09T01:31:00.008-04:00

This garden greets you right as you arrive on the property.

Through that little opening you'll see....

Floral details tomorrow!

230. Gore House - building

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