jane franklin mecomWednesday May 7, 1794–Two hundred and twenty years ago today, Jane Franklin Mecom passed away in Boston, MA. Jane was… |
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firstsFirst day of spring. First spring snow showers. First flock of red-winged black birds. First shoots of skunk cabbage. First… |
take heartOutside, the landscape is white, covered by snow and ice, with more snow forecast accompanied by bitter winds. As I… |
emilyHappy Birthday, Emily Dickinson (December 10, 1830-May 15, 1886) Dickinson’s works are now more accessible—on the web, in a new… |
wrensA few dandelions are popping out on the lawn and the bees are very grateful for this needed dose of… |
stepping stonesAccording to the garden historians, Rudy & Joe Favretti, “At the time of the American Revolution, about ninety-four percent of… |
‘by a Lady’Perhaps a copy of Flora’s Dictionary would have been found on Emily Dickinson’s bookshelf, posits the scholar Judith Farr. Dickinson’s… |
sourcesOne of my favorite sources for all things colonial is the online journal, Common-Place, sponsored by the American Antiquarian Society…. |
dandelionsWhen did the dandelion become so evil? Emily Dickinson so loved her dandelions that she transplanted one into a pot… |
poetsFor the past two nights, I had the pleasure of attending poetry readings. Last night’s readings were organized by Dara… |