Pineapple, poetry and Grampa’s Log

April 5, 2010

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Think of this as a little spring concerto played on bongos accompanied by the first and perhaps the last of the Dutchmen’s breeches . . .   Part I, written on Sunday, in which Pineapple appears I’m invited out to dinner.  My contribution is in the oven, and a little glass of pineapple juice is at […]

Housing construction activity up in the Township

April 4, 2010

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Babs Young reports that do-it-yourself builders are giving the area housing market a much-needed boost.  She writes: Ms. Crow here likes this lovely spring weather we are having so she can begin to build her new home. Miss Puss has been watching the activity with great interest but without much ambition. She is getting to be […]

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Of pussywillows and blessed rain

April 3, 2010

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It’s raining, thank goodness. In fact, it is pouring down like a sonofagun. Naturally I left some shoes outside, oh-well-oh-well, but at least we’ve staved off the serious threat of wildfires for a bit. I’m sorry for everyone who came up for the weekend expecting a continuation of the lovely summery weather we’ve been having.  Perhaps […]

Another fine mess

April 2, 2010

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I promised you a walk at dawn and then off I went without the camera, leaving you in the lurch. Ah well. Instead, here’s a photo from earlier in the week. Cladophora again. At least I’m pretty sure that’s what it is. I’ve asked for some expert advice on the matter, and will let you […]

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Delights of early spring

March 31, 2010

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It has warmed up considerably in the last couple of days, and everyone is a little giddy.  The Easter lilies at the Eastport Market, tightly closed buds last week, were wide open and fragrant tonight.  When we closed up at 9:00 we could hear the peepers in the wetlands to the west.  Half an hour […]

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Mississippi paddlefish in the caviar jars! Is there no end to the disasters?

March 30, 2010

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The Washington Post informs me that sophisticated foodies have been flim-flammed with respect to their caviar and their sheep’s milk cheese.  Turns out they have been eating the eggs of Mississippi paddlefish and the milk of cows, while paying for the more expensive alternatives.  OK, so the first question that comes leaping to mind is […]

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