Monthly Archives: November 2011

NaNoWriMo Touchdown

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

I thought I would know the exact moment that I hit the 50,000 word count – that elusive goal for participants in the National Novel Writing Month challenge. For some reason I assumed the computer would flash like railroad crossing … Continue reading →

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Persimmons and a Traditional Recipe

Posted on November 20, 2011 by

Picture courtesy of free school photo projects Are you familiar with persimmons – that tart edible orange walnut-sized fruit of the American Persimmon Tree in the genus Diospyros? According to Wikipedia the word Diospyros is Greek and means ‘the fire … Continue reading →

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Last Of The Garden’s Bounty

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

It’s been a lovely autumn in North Carolina. The leaves have been spectacular – nearly intoxicating in their brilliance. The temperatures have been warm with just enough cool snaps to enjoy a hot cider. And although the evenings have flirted … Continue reading →

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Daylights Savings Time Ended Today

Posted on November 6, 2011 by

Turning forward the Ohio Clock in 1918 – photo courtesy of Wikipedia We fall back today – you know what I mean by that. It is the only way many of us can remember whether to turn the clocks ahead … Continue reading →

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Brushy Mountain Apple Harvest

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

It’s a seasonal joy – visiting local apple orchards and co-ops to get a share in the bounty of the Brushy Mountain Apple Harvest in North Carolina. We go every year at about this point in the season. The temperatures … Continue reading →

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