May the distances that separate us be erased with each fond recollection, and the smiles and laughter of family and friends be captured in memories that never fade. May this day be filled with warm hearths and warmer hearts and may our gratitude for the gifts of life never escape us. Happy Thanksgiving and Best Wishes, Tom
Entries Tagged as 'Seasons | Autumn'
A Fine Day to Be Thankful
November 26th, 2009 · 6 Comments
Tags: Seasons | Autumn · Tomagrams
You Know It’s Autumn in the Northwest When…
October 21st, 2009 · 11 Comments
Wheelbarrows double as wading pools. Roses resemble wet tissues. Hammocks allow for drop-ins. Tarps reach new architectural heights. Tomatoes give up the ghost. All eyes are on fresh-baked pies. Wood is wet and tarps too few. Sweet corn saves itself for an October plate. And the leaves of summer signal winter’s long sleep with fiery goodbye. What [...]
Tags: Seasons | Autumn
Summer Harvest Begs an Extension
September 28th, 2009 · 8 Comments
Heirloom tomatoes: Amish Paste, White Beauty, Old German, Pineapple, Hillbilly, Lemon Boy and Sugar Lump. If I left these on the vines, October rains would sauce them for me. Some days show up like a great performance; the key players tune up to bring you a perfect mix of light, breeze and balm. Sunday [...]
Tags: Boz & Gracie · Seasons | Autumn · Tomatoes · Veggies