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Writing About the School Board Election
Today’s edition of the Solon Economist hasn’t been posted on line. The paper copy will arrive with the letter carrier late today, although I may try to find one on the way to my shift at the home, farm and … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Writing
Tagged #amwriting, 2019 SSB Election, politics, Writing
Cavorting with the Crew
Over the weekend ten former members of our high school stage crew gathered for a reunion at a private home in Coal Valley, Ill. I made apple crisp from backyard apples, picked up some sweet cider and a host gift … Continue reading
Post-frost Planting
After missing last year I planted garlic on Oct. 15. A couple of clear days dried the ground sufficiently to mow the plot, turn it, and put seeds in the ground. I increased the number of rows from two to … Continue reading
Posted in Garden
Tagged autumn, Garden, Garden 2019, local food, politics, sustainability, Writing
October Days
The forecast calls for 32 degrees tonight so tomatoes and peppers need gleaning from the garden. There aren’t many left, maybe enough to make the effort useful. While at it, I’ll pick apples I can reach as well. It is … Continue reading
Posted in Garden
Tagged #amwriting, Garden, Garden 2019, Local Events, local food, politics, Writing
Autumn Transitions
Leaves of deciduous trees are turning to autumn. Despite the changing season there was local lettuce, bell peppers, radishes, kohlrabi and tomatoes to make a fresh salad with last night’s pasta dinner. I made the pasta sauce with fresh tomatoes … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged #amwriting, sustainability, Writing
Main Season Apples and Cookery
We’re in the main season at the apple orchard. We survived the madness of Honeycrisp weekend and can settle into some really great fruit like the four varieties of apples in the photo. The Robinette was complexly flavored and super-delicious. … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Garden, Local Food
Tagged apples, cooking, Garden, Garden 2019, local food, politics, sustainability, Writing
Errand Day
When we had insufficient income to pay bills few errands were run. We made almost no home repairs, delayed maintenance on everything, and minimized activities that required resources not on hand. Now that our retirement income is set, and supplemented … Continue reading →