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The last time I visited this sphere it was late winter, construction of the space was not quite finished,  and the ground was still bare clay in many areas.   Now the sphere is surrounded by greenery and benches.   I noticed for the first time there is a sculptureContinue Reading

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The idea of a neighborhood pub intrigues me.   Probably because, like many others, Cheers was one of my favorite TV shows.    Pub life is often portrayed as consisting of convivial times in good company with a few drinks.   Bars, in my experience, are the opposite of convivial—thereContinue Reading

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Three years ago, many front-yard ferns were banished to the backyard because they had overwhelmed the halcyon, raspberry sorbet, and Fire Island hostas.   Things went well for two years,  but this year, we are back where we started.  This halcyon leaf tells me that it still survives, but itsContinue Reading

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During my childhood days in Southwest Virginia, I often heard my parents refer to electricity as “juice.” And that word still comes to mind when I see a meter. The vibrant colors of these meters look like juice flavors, and even though they are for gas, I can’t help thinking…lemon,Continue Reading