Thursday, July 31, 2025

Masses, pale and cutting back.

1. I can't get over the gleaming masses of blackberries on either side of the path. There hasn't been much sun, though, and they are too tart to eat with much pleasure.

2. After a few wet days in the woods, mushrooms glow pale and cool in the deep shade.

3. Cutting back tired herbs to freshen the view down the garden.

Conference morning, break time and memory.

1. Waking up in a huge snow-crisp hotel bed, rather keyed up, but ready for a day in the company of other editors. 2. I take a moment to sit...