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The fire is winter’s fruit

I came across this Arabian proverb while browsing online; I thought it was quite heartwarming and suitable for the season. Just a few days ago it was sunny, with flowers blooming on the porch. Today it is snowing… I can’t believe it happened so fast! In the last couple of[...]

14
Oct
Blooming satellites

There was some more sun last week, and the plants kept flowering. I didn’t think hemerocallis could bloom twice for one year, but still it happened. A few months ago, my artist/gardening friend Yulita sent me two young passion flower plants. I read online that they would not flower the[...]

22
Sep
Indian summer
September 15, 2021

Indian summer is in full swing. It is my favorite time of year; warm and sunny but still mild, lighter and fresher than the actual summer. At night it is[...]

A waterfall of beauty
September 7, 2021

I thought the warm weather was over, but if we believe the forecast there will be Indian summer soon. The night temperatures are still low, so I keep the most[...]

Flowering cracks
September 1, 2021

The edge of our porch is eroding; the cracks fill with soil and various plants self-seed inside. There are always the ever-present mimulus and snapdragons; this year, I see pansies,[...]

Summer’s almost gone
August 29, 2021

It suddenly got wet and gray outside… A bit depressing, but still it feels cozy to curl up on the sofa with a book. I just finished “The Henna Artist”[...]

Magical times
August 22, 2021

The leaves of the big linden tree in the center of our yard are turning yellow in a peculiar pattern, like a separate splash in the middle. I like autumn,[...]

Chill and vibes
August 19, 2021

There was a big thunderstorm on Tuesday night and it rained a lot, which was refreshing after all the heat. The next day was sunny, but in the afternoon the[...]

Summer in the city
August 17, 2021

I recently visited two art galleries/shops in the city center, where some of my works are sold. Both of them are suffering from the usual summer construction works. The streets[...]

Flames and treasures
August 12, 2021

Our friend Mincho, who is a skilled woodcarving artist, made this amazing one of a kind jewellery box. I was so happy when I saw that he chose our love[...]

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