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November: What's Blooming In the Office?

Submitted by Chris Thomas on Thu, 11/02/2017 - 10:19

The weather forecast calls for the first real snowfall of the season, and I’m spending every spare minute raking leaves, trimming lavender, ripping out the garden and hauling outdoor plants into the greenhouse.

Winter is coming – and apparently, this paphiopedilum didn’t get the memo. The bloom, almost four inches in height, opened up two days ago. Isn’t it a stunner?

What Would You Keep?

Submitted by Chris Thomas on Fri, 10/13/2017 - 16:47

Fall is in the air and I got out my few Halloween decorations this week, including the one pictured here. My son Adam made this when he was maybe in kindergarten? I can’t believe I still have it.

Writing Without Crutches

Submitted by Chris Thomas on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 14:58

I was lucky enough to vacation in Italy this month, landing in Milan and touring the countryside for a glorious week.

A news colleague mentioned before I left that I’d notice everyone begins sentences with, “Allora…” He was right! Oddly enough, it means “then,” and seems to be the Italian equivalent of “y’know” or “like.”

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