Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

There’s Power In A Single Tree

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy

Urban neighborhoods benefit even from tiny trees Planting Trees For People & The Planet During the recent heat dome event, walking through my increasingly urban neighborhood made the value of neighborhood trees clear. Even as temperatures soared, places where trees … Continue reading →

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Of Peas And Inner Peace

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy

Tasty and beautiful garden bounty Snappy Summer Salads That Celebrate Peas As I harvest my peas, I often think about a friend who died some years ago. Dave Ullin was a big man in every sense of the word, large … Continue reading →

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Freedom From Fear

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy

Soothing, scented roses help us relax Seeing Our Way While I truly love my country, I really don’t enjoy the Fourth of July. Last night, as fireworks exploded all around the island, our cats cowered and cried in terror, along … Continue reading →

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If We Can’t Stand The Heat

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy

Hung out to dry in the blink of an eye No Getting Out Of This Kitchen Here in the maritime Pacific Northwest, summers are usually temperate, thanks to cool nights that mitigate even the hottest days. Usually. This week, however, … Continue reading →

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