Cynthia Reyes's Blog, page 53
June 22, 2014
Blooms for Aggie (and Lou)
Aggie asked me to publish blooms of peonies from my garden. I promised I would. Who is Aggie, you may ask? Aggie and husband Lou run Isis Farms near Avery, Texas. They call what they do “beyond organic”. “We want … Continue reading →
June 19, 2014
It’s A Wild Life
It is a truth universally suspected that a family in possession of a wildlife painting must be in need of some wildlife. ** Years ago, my husband’s family had a farm and he and I became custodians of it. The … Continue reading →
June 16, 2014
At Home with Rita Deverell
For many years, Rita Shelton Deverell has wanted to produce a special work of art – a docudrama about a remarkable woman. But other careers got in the way. As well as being a mother and wife, Rita has been … Continue reading →
June 12, 2014
In A Dark Garden
Have you ever walked in an early-morning garden after the rain? It’s dark, fresh, cool. And quiet. Even the birds are still taking cover. Everything’s drenched. You squint at something pink in the darkness. .. ah, columbines. And think … Continue reading →
June 10, 2014
At Home with Klaus Reif, Award-Winning Winemaker
“Born into a winemaking family of twelve generations,” says the Reif Estate Winery website, “Klaus W. Reif may have had his future preordained.” No kidding! Thirteen generations of one family doing the same thing for a living? It’s like something in … Continue reading →
June 6, 2014
Bloomin’ Stuff
Stuff is blooming in my garden. Pink Stuff – some that were expected to be pink, and some that came up in a different colour scheme. It’s very pretty, this pink and white columbine. But where did it come from? … Continue reading →
June 1, 2014
Days Off in Florence
At certain times of the year, my thoughts turn to Florence. Firenze, one of Italy’s most interesting cities. In early June, the Florentine sunlight is clear gold, intoxicatingly warm on the skin. One wants to stay outdoors forever. The first … Continue reading →
May 30, 2014
A Sweet Sound
Twang, pling. Pling twang. Pling, twang. Pling, twang. Pl–ung??? My daughter is learning to play the guitar. I knew she was committed when she bought her own guitar less than a week ago. Next she cut her beautiful fingernails. One … Continue reading →
May 26, 2014
A Gaggle and a Giggle
It’s that time of day. It happens in the spring — at least once in the morning, at least once in the late afternoon. Sometimes, at the very same time that motorists are returning home from work. Suddenly, all traffic … Continue reading →
May 23, 2014
A Terrific Writer-Editor
Tim Knight is a brilliant writer. He’s an Emmy-winning documentary-maker. And writing coach. Luckily for me, he’s also an excellent editor. I know this because he taught me to write for television and edited many of my stories. And because … Continue reading →
