Happy Thanksgiving!

Big snow in the northwest corner of CT. Ten percent chance is already five inches and growing. Happily we’ve kept power when other parts of CT have lost theirs. That knowledge sends me off to the kitchen to continue Thanksgiving prep. Related Images:
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Recipe For a Great Thanksgiving

I seem to recall that the meal the colonists ate on the first thanksgiving was largely supplied by their Indian hosts. Work with me on this. There’s very little planning involved  and  you probably still have one more day to find a store to prepare your turkey. Related Images:
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A Hosta Farewell to Autumn in Litchfield

Well, that was a learning curve. Never made a slideshow.  I collected some of my favorite Autumn hosta leaves just before composting them and made one for you- threw in a little music too.  Click on the center of the graphic and the video will start.  Fun? Right. I plan to do more another time. Related Images:
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Please Pass the Bulbs

With the colder weather, a new appreciation of interior spaces comes over me. The muted outdoor landscape makes each remaining color a treasure…like an autumn crocus for example. Related Images:
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