Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

New Year Noticing

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy

Soup as soothing soul food Shining Light On Seasonal Swings Happy New Year, right? Or, perhaps, not so much? As the holidays recede, I’m feeling flat, stale, and vaguely sorrowful, restless but lacking energy. Many friends and neighbors are sharing … Continue reading →

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How To Nurture Hummingbirds

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Ann Lovejoy

Young artist’s view of beautiful birds Hummingbird Happiness Like most people, we have had very quiet holidays, which turn out to suit us surprisingly well. On Friday morning my brother and I companionably texted back and forth, exchanging images and … Continue reading →

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A Soggy Solstice

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Ann Lovejoy

Best Ever Gingerbread Critter Recipe Pandemic Holiday Baking This has definitely been the soggiest Solstice of my experience, with relentless rain (over an inch by mid-afternoon) and whipping wind lashing the treetops, brisk cannonades of fir cones pounding on the … Continue reading →

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Making Gifts From The Garden

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Ann Lovejoy

  Solstice lanterns light up the night Garden Alchemy During the pandemic, my local library has been offering a delightful program called Book Bundles. Library staff create little collections of books on specific themes for everyone from toddlers to seniors. … Continue reading →

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