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Spring’s Blithe Spirit
Pussy willows are such a welcome harbinger of spring. Soft as kittens’ ears but built on sturdy stalks, they are the essence of the season’s changeableness. They used to be plentiful when I was a girl but…
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Nothing to Wear
I lost seven sweaters to moths this year. I read I should have sanded down my cedar blocks to refresh and reactivate their repellant properties. Sadly, the sweaters were cashmere and in colors that made…
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The Thoughtful Dresser
Are clothes an ally to human dignity? So says Linda Grant in her thoughtful book, “The Thoughtful Dresser”. We all like to be covered up most of the time but do clothes really…
