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I spent some time last week thinking about things in my life for which I am grateful. Certainly there is health, family, shelter, food and friends.

It’s finally happened — the reality of approaching winter. Three nights in a row last week dipped below freezing.

I am the queen of justification. My latest is that I am leaving the cutting back of the perennial beds until the dead of winter.

I am happy to be back on the Vineyard. Thank you all for your kind words regarding the loss of my father.

My granddaugher, Violet, and I left for Washington, D.C., a week ago for a long planned trip. We drove to Providence and hopped aboard the Amtrak.

There is nothing quite as wonderful as early fall in the garden. I haven’t blown it for next year yet, mistakes that have been made can be corrected...

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