Monthly Archives: July 2012

Blackberries, the Perfect Fruit

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  At this time of the year when the blackberries begin to ripen, I am reminded of what a great fruit this bramble plant provides. The plant itself, being spiny, notorious for suckering and hard to eradicate, has one great … Continue reading

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Idealists

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“Political tags — such as royalist, communist, democrat, populist, fascist, liberal, conservative, and so forth — are never basic criteria. The human race divides politically into those who want people to be controlled and those who have no such desire. … Continue reading

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Of Quail and Cats

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The cats were pottering around outside my window this afternoon when a flock of quail came up the hill. It had the look of a family group, or maybe it would be better called a clan—half a dozen adults and … Continue reading

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