Anky throws a surprise birthday party at City Kitchen for her husband, Chris on October 21, 2017 THE BASICS Family and food, the basics. Oh, and libations. The guests arrived well in advance, and when Anky walked in with her unsuspecting husband, Chris, we leaped out yelling “Surprise!”, as is the custom at […]
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A good month in which Camille visits her bestie Pamela, we host a neighborhood potluck, and celebrate Bob’s 59th birthday. COLLEGE FOOTBALL Slightly out of Camille’s league, but good fun for the most part, Camille found herself at a college football game in Minnesota with good friend Pam and family. In the stands
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This month, we were offered the greatest of diversions; a total eclipse. On August 21, a hefty segment of the American population put aside the sour news of the day to contemplate the heavens. We joined them with a road trip to the path of totality. THAT NATURE THING At The Plant: a swallowtail
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Romance, alcoholic beverages, peachy pears, potatoes, ponies, frogs and much more. TWENTY-THREE YEARS This month, we celebrated twenty-three years of wedded adventure, but that’s not the whole story. We met, fell in love, and got married in Loveland, Colorado, have slept under the same roof for twenty-five years, and been metaphysically aligned for twenty-seven.
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Another best month ever at home in rural North Carolina, celebrating two birthdays, and enjoying friends, food, wildlife, and work that feels like play. TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL Bob’s first college roommate, Ned spent a night at Trouts Farm. Spot photo-bombed this year’s sunglasses pic. CAMILLE’s 63RD Camille turned sixty-three on June
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We help manage the groovy little eco-industrial business park called The Plant at the end of Lorax Lane. Our life there is nearly as interesting and fun as our life at home. – June 5 through 26, 2017 LOGGING The one hundred acres adjacent to The Plant’s seventeen is being logged, giving it
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In which our friend, Trip hosts a weekend party with camping and everything in his kingdom of delights – June 23, 2017 A WELCOMING PLACE This was our first time here and we arrived at Golden Hour to find a warm house surrounded by cool lawn populated with dogs and cats. KITCHEN
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In which we play and work at home, then take our show on the road for this year’s family visit. 15th ANNUAL SPRING SHAKORI HILLS GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL A great blend of tradition and novelty. Our preparation ritual involves test tubes, frozen tequila, and Kahlua a.k.a. “Shakori Shooters.” Then off we go, prepared to
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April is one of our favorite months up here in the temperate zone with its cool nights, warm days, sweet-scented air, and the exuberance of untarnished life. REFLECTIONS April 3 – the skies pour puddles for the sun to kiss at the end of the day, life teeming just below the surface. ART,
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Glorious April flowers – azalea, iris, peony, and rose ROUND ONE Early bloomers pink azaleas and purple iris. Let the games begin! Exuberance outside our south-facing office window. NEWCOMERS Pink Peace and Oklahoma join the rose garden. From Witherspoon Rose Culture in Durham. THE FRONT YARD Iris outside the fence,
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