Monthly Archives: November 2013

Plentiful Bounty

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Eliza Waters

In our area of New England, there is a bounty of fruit this year, perhaps due to plentiful spring rain or from plants’ natural response to the dearth of fruit last year. Apples, sumacs, rosehips, barberries, winterberries and that rapidly … Continue reading →

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Life during Dormancy

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Eliza Waters

In late November and early December before snow comes to transform the land, the garden seems dull and boring. Almost everything has died down to various shades of brown, from tan to rust to near black or gray. Evergreens provide … Continue reading →

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Rekindled by a Spark

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Eliza Waters

“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with a deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitzer

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Three Simple Rules in Life

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Eliza Waters

Three Simple Rules in Life 1. If you do not GO after what you want, you’ll never have it. 2. If you do not ASK, the answer will always be NO. 3. If you so not STEP FORWARD, you’ll always … Continue reading →

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November Thanks Giving

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Eliza Waters

November is the month of Thanksgiving here in the United States, a time when we express gratitude for all our many blessings. Although I think gratitude is best expressed daily, even moment to moment, I think it is nice to … Continue reading →

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Be Interested

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Eliza Waters

“Be at least as interested in what goes on inside you as what happens outside. If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place. Primary reality is within, secondary reality without.” ~Eckhard Tolle

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Tall Weeds

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Eliza Waters

Tall weedy seed heads provide valuable food for wintering birds. Consider leaving your weeds for winter wildlife. reposted from YardMap click here for good garden perennials to plant for birds

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Your path, like all paths, has its seasons. Many bends can make it difficult to follow. Stop and rest when you are tired, or dance and sing when it pleases you. The tallest trees are totems belonging to the heavens. … Continue reading →

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Eliza Waters | 2 Comments

Great Blue Heron Encounter

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Eliza Waters

It’s the second week of November already! Time passes so quickly these days. I raise my head from my day to day busy-ness and see weeks have flown. Ruby and I headed out for a walk around half past three, in … Continue reading →

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Autumn

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Eliza Waters

Autumn Crisp air, cold, hurry, hurry! Nose sharp with dew, where’s my tissue? River running, chattering over the stones, Gurgling, bubbling, jug-jug-plop! Crisp, golden leaves scattered underfoot Ropes of bittersweet hanging from trees, Orange and gold curls of vine reveal … Continue reading →

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