It was Mae West who famously said “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.” Her aphorism came to mind this last week as I was confronted by an abundance of good things. It has become a cherished annual... Read More ›

A neighbor was late for his tour of the farm. And he seemed like such a responsible fellow! We had arranged the meeting a month earlier. Doodle’s formula was in bottles and all my various equipment for a demonstration of... Read More ›

Eric visits his old (very old) high school Photo by Mark Scherzer A summer vacation right in the middle of growing season. The very thought seemed to me the height of irresponsibility, particularly when I have been running eternally behind... Read More ›

My contribution to world order Photo by Matt Best Last week I announced that the long overdue painting of the barn was about to take place. I am pleased to announce this week that it actually did take place, a... Read More ›

Last week I announced that the long overdue painting of the barn was about to take place. I am pleased to announce this week that it actually did take place, a group effort captained by “Macho Matt,” who told the... Read More ›

As a cool, dampish week transitioned to a hotter, sunny weekend, we passed through what seemed to me on Friday evening a moment of perfect balance. Comfortable, perfect for a dinner on the screened porch. Looking out, as our little... Read More ›

One of the joys of being a master procrastinator is that it provides so many occasions to rejoice when you finally do something that’s been put off for too long. This weekend, when perfect late spring weather is forecast, I... Read More ›

Having gotten inquiring messages from my cousin Albie and my friend Steve, I think I need to report that if I skip writing the weekly bulletin, as I did last week, it does not mean I am hospitalized with COVID.... Read More ›

I like to think of myself as an individual, but then I must acknowledge that like all individuals I am a product of a particular culture, place and time. The life choices I make now would, I suspect, seem inconceivable... Read More ›

As I listened to Weekend Edition this Saturday, there seemed nothing on offer but bad, sad news. Most of it was fully anticipated: the war in Ukraine, the latest COVID surge, and the sorry state of American politics. But even... Read More ›