Monthly Archives: February 2013

Waves of Woe, Bursts of Joy

Posted on February 10, 2013 by OmDePlume

Sundays are for reflection, for going inward, and maybe for attending the church of your choice — be it a quaint New England Community Church, a grand cathedral, or the great nave of nature. Succumbing to some irresistible human propensity … Continue reading →

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Ich bin ein Northeasterner

Posted on February 10, 2013 by OmDePlume

It’s a tricky thing, loving the Northeast. The weathermen and the San Diego-ans all condition us against it. The Northeast has . . . winter. Weather is “bad.” Snow is “bad.” Cold is “bad.” When I lived in San Francisco … Continue reading →

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“Tittie” the Tufted Titmouse

Posted on February 8, 2013 by OmDePlume

I’ve had these feeders for over a year and I’ve been too lazy to hang them up. Well, not really lazy. I was intimated by the task: ladders, hammers, logistics, all that guy stuff. Something got into me today, though, … Continue reading →

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A Winter Warmer: Clafoutis

Posted on February 7, 2013 by OmDePlume

My food “bible” is Nourishing Traditions. After years of paying attention to and experimenting with nutrition and health, I learned what I and my body liked and responded to. Along the way, I followed food fads (no salt, no butter, no … Continue reading →

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