Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Getting The Jump On The Equinox

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy

SO many bugs are benign! Ladybugs Prefer Meteorological Spring It’s Spring! Sort of. For some reason, every news source seems to be discovering that, according to the meteorological seasonal system, today is the official First Day Of Spring. Those of … Continue reading →

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Winter Refreshment

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy

A spunky raw salad makes a great pick-me-up A Fresh Salad & A Fresh Start Last Friday morning I gratefully got my second vaccination shot and the reaction was enlightening. While I know several dozen people who have or have … Continue reading →

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Garden Valentines

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy

Little birds embroidering the snow Gardens As Living Love Today, snow lies deep around our snug little home and the neighborhood gardens are transformed into soft humps and curves. There’s enough snow to keep most people indoors, and without traffic … Continue reading →

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Cookies & Tea & Snow & Me

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy

Cookies should taste exactly the way you love them best When Weather Isn’t Welcome Ah, spring! Bulbs are sprouting and minor bulbs are already showing their colors, from snowdrops and snowflakes to winter aconite (Eranthis) and muscari to species iris … Continue reading →

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