by Ivory Soap | Mar 9, 2016 | Conversation, Fencepost
Review **STARRED REVIEW** “Over all, a superb introduction to this potent poetic form, teaching pre-readers both the evocative power of description and the reward for listening closely. Not to be missed: gorgeous poetry, vibrant illustrations, and masterful use...
by Daisy | Feb 11, 2016 | Conversation, Fencepost
I’m not a winter person, but I get more knitting done between the months of December and March than I do the rest of the year combined. The fireside and knitting go together very well, except when I knit so late I’m in peril of nodding off and falling into...
by Daisy | Nov 12, 2015 | Conversation, Fencepost
Quite by accident I discovered a persimmon tree Tuesday afternoon. I was in a hurry and could only pick up a handful of the soft, ripe “sugar plums” to take home. It’s been years since I tasted a persimmon, and when I did I was transported back to my...
by Daisy | Oct 3, 2015 | Conversation, Fencepost
I don’t usually assemble it on a plate like this, but I did it today to be able to see it all at once. Typically, this sort of forage food is eaten while walking around the yard, a fig here, a leaf of mizuna there. This “meal” is never the same; it...
by Daisy | Sep 25, 2015 | Conversation, Fencepost
A friend’s furchild was going through cancer treatment and it wasn’t looking hopeful. She wanted to walk a labyrinth. I’d heard of one so we agreed that I would meet her at her house and we would go together and find it. When I walked in the door I could...
by Ivory Soap | Aug 6, 2015 | Conversation, Fencepost
Curly Dock? I have tried several avenues on this one. All dead ends! This next one is huge! There are two pictures. Lastly, this oneThoughts?
