Solanum lycopersicum

by | May 6, 2011 | Talk Dirt to Me

I think the proper botanical clasification is in fact Lycopersicum esculentum. The beloved garden tomato. It goes really well with this other favorite that’s looking good at the moment: garlic. Last night I finally got around to seeding my tomatoes. The process...

Blowing in the Wind

by | May 6, 2011 | Standing In The Shadows

In the spirit of imperfection being, well, kind of perfect, I wanted to share these seemingly random thoughts about the way life is so very lifey: * This coming weekend is my 30th high school reunion. As one of the organizers of the event, I’m compelled to note...

Countdown to Big Biomass Hearing

by | May 6, 2011 | On Springfield

Two weeks from tomorrow, opponents of the proposed wood-burning plant in East Springfield will finally get what they’ve spent months asking for: a City Council hearing on whether to revoke the special permit awarded to the project in 2008. On Tuesday, May 17, at...