Recent Reading I just finished reading The Secretary: A Journey with Hillary Clinton from Beirut to the Heart of American Power by Kim Ghattas. It is a fascinating and nuanced account of American diplomacy as seen through the lens of a BBC correspondent. Ghattas, a native of Lebanon, was part of the press corps traveling …
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Maine Musings: Gardens
One of the pleasures of being in midcoast Maine is visiting the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden just outside Boothbay Harbor. It’s a glorious place and in high summer is a riot of color, shapes and scents.
Nuts and Bolts: Blogging Basics 1
A number of people who’ve viewed my Web page have asked me about how I set up my blog, what it cost, if it was difficult, and how I centered myself to write. I am not an expert, but thought I would share a bit about what I have learned over the past year. Basic …
Maine Musings: Restaurants & Reading
LAZY DAYS Being in Maine promotes being lazy—watching the lobster boats circling to check their traps, observing the patterns of sun and shadow on the garden lilies, letting the hours slink by without any pressure. It’s also getting together with friends, shopping at the weekly farmers’ market, and exploring new venues. This week we returned …
