Tag Archives: Symbolism

A Glimmer of Hope (3): NATURE

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Touch2Touch

Last week, the bombing of the Boston Marathon, another “little death” of innocence, plunged me into despair. Very slowly I began seeking, and finding, some glimmers of hope in an inner darkness: first came music, next came sharing of food, … Continue reading →

Posted in Color, Definitions, Etcetera, Flowers, Music, Nature, Personal Essay, Spring | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 30 Comments

MUM’S THE WORD FOR THIS FLOWER SHOW

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Touch2Touch

This austere polished ramp leads down to the greenhouses at Smith College. Why were we here? Only because we had guests, and I was fresh out of ideas of what to do with them, and the Chrysanthemum show was on. … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Death, Etcetera, Flowers, Japan, Pioneer Valley | Tagged , , , , | 26 Comments