orchards in space

Summer country weekends have a comforting sameness. 

I check on the frogs, go wading, spend long periods of time looking 

at rocks, water, moss, ferns and wildflowers, and whatever else

comes my way. Tiny lizards, lichen, wild turkeys,

a great heron.

There are friends to visit, jaunts to galleries, used books stores, 

favorite places and events. The county fair! The cauliflower festival!

Of course there are chores and a house to maintain, 

but I always opt for r&r&r

relaxation, refreshment, recreation, because otherwise 

what is the point of a four-hour drive to a country house? 

Here is something new and green, growing out of the trunk 

of a fallen tree.

I'm starting a new blog, focussing on art and books, painting and writing.

Word is that people are reading fewer blogs these days, 

but there are places I want to explore, to go narrower and deeper than I do here.

I expect to continue to post here once a week or so.

No sudden moves.

The new blog is Orchards in Space.

xo, Jen