Telling the Truth

connecting the dots of my life

Tag: Hospitality

Dear Dad, I finally know why…

DAFraser, December 2014, Longwood Gardens

Dear Dad,
I finally know why I feel compelled to write these letters to you.  They’re invitations to dinner!  You don’t need to RSVP.  I need to send the invitations.

It’s that simple.  And complex.  Here’s why. Read the rest of this entry »

Farewell, English Oak

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English Oak in Summer

This year I chose a tree calendar to hang above my desk.  Every month I turn the page to a new month and a new photo.

January features an imposing English Oak in winter, standing in a snow-coated field.  The branches, twigs and trunks seem to be partially outlined with a dusty icing of light snow. Read the rest of this entry »