Articles by Guest Contributor
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In the shadow of giants
“The shade cast by the Logan Elm would have covered two-thirds of an acre and it was considered one of the largest elms in the nation at one point.”
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The Patterdale Hall Diaries | Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness
“Late summer/early fall is absolutely my favorite time of the year. Karen’s zinnias and sunflowers are everywhere, and our squash are hilariously abundant.”
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Down to Earth | Plant native shrubs this fall
“It may seem counterintuitive to invest in any new plants with cooler weather on the way, but the winter to come is what provides the advantage, allowing the roots to get established well before being hit by the next summer’s heat.”
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Spring(s) | Hold fast to Beloved Community
“‘Beloved community’ envisions a society focused on universal love and the values of justice, equity and freedom, one where all are respected, welcomed, and invited to share in the larger human community, free of poverty and hate.”
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The Patterdale Hall Diaries | The spice must flow
“the tropical conditions of the last few weeks have meant that the scorpion peppers and the Carolina reapers have begun to fruit. They are the fussiest chiles to grow, and several times we have tried with no luck.”
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The Patterdale Hall Diaries | Peak summer
“We are in the thick of summer now. I was going to pop into work to get classroom preparation out of the way, but it is lovely outside, so I have decided to spend time at Patterdale Hall.”
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The Patterdale Hall Diaries | Death and taxes
“I appear to have post-Street Fair malaise. Although, to be fair, I also had pre- and per-Street Fair malaise. I think it is a combination of these antibiotics, and the rainy weather we have forecasted.”
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Spring(s) | The meaning of protest
“Having grown up in Yellow Springs during the protestive turmoil of the 1960s and the Civil Rights Movement, followed by the strong public opposition to the Vietnam War during the 1970s, I breathed the air of protest in nearly every waking moment.”
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The return of the Magi(cicada)
“This year, we have only a smattering of periodical cicadas in town, but they increase in abundance as you head south toward Cincinnati. These are members of Brood XIV.”
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The Patterdale Hall Diaries | Busy as a bee
“The whole place needs a good sweep, and it looks like being a fair day today so I can open both doors and the one functioning window to let the air move through the house. Stink bugs are everywhere so a bit of a purge is required.”














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