They appear everywhere in fiction: complex worlds created around health and well-being. Two recent exemplary novels are reviewed below. Small Rain by Garth Greenwell is pretty hot off the presses; Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin came out a couple of years ago, but the paperback edition is…
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Books on Chronic Health Issues
This post is to introduce my process for writing a memoir on pain and the onset of lupus in a catastrophic first flare. I don’t think I could commit to a long form work about my experiences without a lot of books to help along the way.
Repotting Young Cattleyas for Summer Time Away
I plan to spend as much time as I can outside this summer, and figured I should set up my orchids for spending a lot more time on their own. My young cattleyas, in particular, need a little more support. Let the repotting commence!
Speaking of Phals . . .
A little rebirth, just in time for Easter! A baby leaf on my shy Phalaenopsis schilleriana.
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All My “Phaldren”
We sometimes take the phalaenopsis for granted. But who’s there for you, when other blooms have long faded? Phals, that’s who!
Deep Cut Orchid Society Show, February 2024
Photo gallery of a bazillion orchids (roughly) that were featured at the Deep Cut Orchid Society show in February, 2024!
North Jersey Orchid Society Show
Inspired by one of my favorite YouTubers, and with the cooperation of my wayward immune system, I document the rich array of blooms at the North Jersey Orchid society show.
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