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I live on a small farm in Michigan. My favorite novelist is Jane Austen. I read, take care of animals, and bake sourdough bread. More…Blogroll
- Mansfield Park: Thoughts on Jane Austen's Novel My other blog—where I write about the novel ‘Mansfield Park’.
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Tag Archives: James Whitcomb Riley
Clover-Blossoms
I used to think that clovers were somewhat ugly, but now they are one of my favorite flowers. I like their scent. I like how each head is covered with tiny individual flowers. I like their colors — their shades … Continue reading
Posted in Housekeeping, Literature, Nature, Poetry
Tagged beauty, clover, clover blossoms, clover field, flowers, James Whitcomb Riley, nature, photos, pictures, Poetry
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When the Frost Is on the Punkin
It’s fall! Fall is not my favorite season (I’m all for warm weather, and I don’t like eating pumpkins or squash), but the colors are so vibrant and beautiful, and, when it’s not too cold, the air is so refreshing … Continue reading
Posted in Housekeeping, Literature, Nature, Poetry
Tagged Anne Elliot, Benjamin F. Johnson, Indiana, James Whitcomb Riley, Jane Austen
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