Monthly Archives: September 2020

SITTING WITH THE ENEMY

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Susan

Someone in this photo is not like the others. Yes, this is a yellow jacket, head down in a honeycomb, side-by-side with hundreds of bees. I watched this scenario for a long time yesterday, with my butt planted on the … Continue reading →

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Hops Tincture for Good Sleep and Less Befuddlement

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Susan

I’ve been waiting to gather my hops blossoms, and I missed the peak period for picking because a huge unexpected wind storm sort of blew the peak right out of my flowers, but I am trusting them to be good … Continue reading →

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Gifts of the Season: Autumn

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Susan

I’ve yet to step into the yard in the early morning, and sense that crispness in the air and in the light and shadow that speaks “autumn” to me in so many ways. But she is on her way. I … Continue reading →

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