Category Archives: Memory

We Are All Invited —

Posted on December 27, 2014 by

  Come, come whoever you are, Wanderer, worshipper, lover of learning, It doesn’t matter. Ours is not a caravan of despair. Come, even if you have broken your vow a thousand times. Come, come yet again, come. —-     Jelalu’ddin … Continue reading →

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AUTUMN LEAVES

Posted on October 22, 2014 by

It’s late October. We’re past the blue and gold, and into the fallen, fading autumn leaves of ocher, beige, dull red and brown. They’re EVERYWHERE! On the patio: Sitting on the chairs: It’s clearly time to wrap up outdoor living for the winter, … Continue reading →

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TODAY’S PORTRAIT: Flowers of War and Peace

Posted on August 23, 2014 by

Who would have thought that this dreamy camellia would rouse thoughts of war and peace for me? Her photo is only one among the many I snapped at the Spring Bulb Show at Mount Holyoke, and — I would have … Continue reading →

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TODAY’S PORTRAIT: REGAL ROSE

Posted on August 13, 2014 by

I don’t think I’d ever seen a purple rose before this bouquet arrived from the florist one day. Not only was the color regal — “born to the purple” describes a status as well as a hue — but the very set … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Flowers, Life and Death, Memory | 29 Comments

TODAY’S PORTRAIT: HIBISCUS, BABY!

Posted on August 6, 2014 by

And now for something COMPLETELY different — La Hibiscus! Talk about in-your-face!  No shrinking violet she. Her philosophy is, If you’ve got it, flaunt it! A hot-blooded lady from the tropics, our hibiscus is right out there. In her gorgeous color, … Continue reading →

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It’s All Connected, Even the Dragons —

Posted on June 1, 2014 by

I woke up this morning and found I was thinking about dragons. A little strange, when I think how the sun was shining on hot pink rhododendron blossoms and the sky was blue and brilliant. Nothing fierce or dragon-y in sight … Continue reading →

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All Shall be Well —

Posted on February 17, 2014 by

It’s a story that should begin, “Once upon a time.” It has that ageless storytale quality. Once upon a time there was a woman who was born on the 8th November 1342 (and how do we know that so definitively?), … Continue reading →

Posted in Etcetera, Life and Death, Memory, Personal Essay, Quotes, Wisdom, Wonderings | Tagged , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Thanks for the Memory — with Pork Chops Attached

Posted on February 6, 2014 by

(Note: Vegetarian readers, avert your eyes. This post is NOT for you.) When I was quite a small girl, a thousand years ago, one of my favorite places to go with my mother was to the butcher store. It had … Continue reading →

Posted in Etcetera, Food, Memory, Personal Essay, Pioneer Valley, Shopping | Tagged , , , , | 28 Comments

No Second Chances? Who Says? (for the record)

Posted on August 7, 2013 by

FIFTY YEARS AFTER FIRST VISIT, WRITER SETTLES INTO LIFE IN NORTHAMPTON  (reprinted from the Hampshire Gazette) Judith Bruder at her home in Northampton.   CAROL LOLLIS, photo  Choices, even major life choices, are often made for the flimsiest reasons. And, … Continue reading →

Posted in Etcetera, Freedom, Happiness, Home, Memory, Personal Essay, Pioneer Valley, Writers | Tagged , , , , , | 20 Comments

No Second Chances? Who says? Fifty Years After —

Posted on August 2, 2013 by

The link here doesn’t seem to work any more. I’ll try and figure out a way of getting the story posted more permanently. Fifteen minutes of fame, no kidding!  Yes!  for complete story, see post above.  Original lead:   Interesting to … Continue reading →

Posted in Enlightenment, Etcetera, Happiness, Home, Memory, Personal Essay, Pioneer Valley, Writers | 41 Comments