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How to Live or A Life of Montaigne – Sarah Bakewell

Pretty interesting. Original idea to break the  philosopher’s work down into maxims on how to live a life.  I  felt it got bogged down a lot towards the end, then picked up again at the very end.

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Dahlias

Starting to Sprout

The ones with the best eyes starting sprouting approximately three or four days ago.

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Dahlias

Had to Bring In the Pots Again

Another freeze warning.
 
 

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Dahlias

Freeze Warning

Had to bring them all into the  garage last night. Freeze warning.

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Wilson – A. Scott Berg


The 28th president of the United States. Born in Staunton, Virginia, but grow up mostly in Georgia and South Carolina. Father was a Presbyterian preacher. Ancestors were Scottish.

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Poetry

In the Evening

by Anna Akhmatova

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Events

Saw “Hold These Truths” at Arena Stage

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Dahlias

Potted Dahlias

Potted all my Dahlias.  Took a long time, guessing eight hours or more.
Lost at least 20% to rot.  I was surprised, since last time I check they almost all looked healthy. Maybe I should pot them earlier next  year.  Or give them more air.
Most did not have eyes, although the tuber seemed very healthy.  Went ahead and potted them. I believe – could be wrong – that I had the  same conundrum last year. I believe most sprouted.  Well see.

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Poetry

You Will Hear Thunder

by Anna Akhmatova

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Poetry

I Taught Myself to Live Simply

by Anna Akhmatova

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Poetry

You Will Hear Thunder

by Anna Akhamtova