Thoughtful musings on various topics by interesting people at Blithewold
How to slow summer down
Friday, August 9, 2013 |
I wish I knew that trick because once again summer seems to be flying by — despite long days in May and June spent planting; despite what felt like an interminable heatwave in July. But … Read more.
Dramatic differences
Monday, August 17, 2009 |
Being in the garden every day teaches a valuable lesson in paying attention to the subtle changes but go away for a week or two and the changes will practically hit you over the head. … Read more.
Vacation house
Thursday, July 30, 2009 |
I think it’s because I work here year-round that I tend to forget that Blithewold was built as a summer retreat. The Van Wickle/McKee family came up from Pennsylvania and later down from Boston and … Read more.