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sherrie-theriault's picture
Jun.17.2012
  June 17   BOUQUET       I love the flowers in my garden.  Their upkeep is my solemn trust.  With my shears, I must cut, clear and swift, the runners that detract from their health and structure.  When fruiting is heavy, I must spare the stalk and choose...
jessica-barksdale-inclan's picture
Apr.12.2012
I hate it when metaphors are hanging around like bad dogs, just asking to be kicked. But sometimes, I'm smart enough to see them and to get it, have my "duh" moment, and then move on. Our house was built in 1962 by the Sue family, all of them here on the weekends and evenings until the house was...
jessica-barksdale-inclan's picture
Feb.09.2010
Having trees on one's property is a joy and a burden.  I knew this from when I lived in Orinda and a tree crushed part of our fence and came within six inches of my office.  I've known this from growing up in the Bay Area, a place where many idiots have served as tree planters and we have...