Tag Archives: summer

Hypnotizing sounds of the katydids

Posted on May 19, 2014 by jyourist

Against the garage, attached to a stem of the clematis, we discovered these carefully placed insect eggs, so carefully placed, in fact, that they seem to be woven or braided. With some googling we were able to figure out that they … Continue reading →

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…sigh…

Posted on January 25, 2014 by jyourist

…only January 25…

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Summer has finally arrived

Posted on June 20, 2013 by jyourist
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Take me out to the ballgame

Posted on August 30, 2012 by jyourist

IB, his two Japanese guests, JB, and I all went to a Cubs game Tuesday night. The Cubs are somehow quite renowned in Japan and the guests were thrilled with this opportunity. We had bleacher seats (general seating) so we … Continue reading →

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Politics in the garden too

Posted on May 28, 2012 by jyourist

Worked in the garden the whole day. It makes time slow d-o-w-n. Moving from one task to the next. Planting, weeding, trimming, watering, dead-heading, transplanting, fertilizing (organic, of course). I even cut the front lawn. Still much to do. Endless adjustments … Continue reading →

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The cayenne comes inside

Posted on October 30, 2011 by jyourist

Yes, today was a blustery October day. Almost November. Time for the cayenne to come inside. Yanked by its roots, it is hanging upside down in the stairwell from the kitchen to the upstairs bedroom, between my paintings “Toledo is … Continue reading →

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“The Dragonfly” by Louise Bogan

Posted on September 3, 2011 by jyourist

You are made of almost nothing But of enough To be great eyes And diaphanous double vans; To be ceaseless movement, Unending hunger, Grappling love. Link between water and air, Earth repels you. Light touches you only to shift into … Continue reading →

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Heart rocks, fossils, and urban jewels

Posted on August 21, 2011 by jyourist

This morning was spent at the lake–collecting heart rocks, fossils, and urban jewels (beach glass); listening to the waves, soaking up some sun. The lake is an uncomplicated place to find center, be mindful, and hold stillness… …life is good.

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Today’s Bounty…

Posted on August 9, 2011 by jyourist

Today’s bounty: Jaune Flamme tomatoes, yellow cherry tomatoes, green Black Krim tomato, Ichiban eggplant, Little Leaf cucumber, Chinese cucumber, marjoram, thyme, stevia (I tasted one of the leaves and it tasted like a piece of candy!), patchouli (I am going … Continue reading →

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Summer Solstice

Posted on June 21, 2011 by jyourist
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