Camp Sherwood Forest at Leadbetter Point, c. 1930 Summer brings not only visiting relatives and friends, but also strangers looking to fill in the gaps in their fading memories. People stop me after Sunday Vespers asking about a boarding...
Apples and Blossoms in July Sometimes Mother Nature really confuses me. Or maybe it’s Mother Nature, herself, who is confused. For instance, take the matter of our apple tree, ‘William’s Pride.’ A few days ago I was checking out its apple...
Our apple trees began to blossom about two weeks ago. The middle of March! I can’t remember when spring has come so early to Oysterville, and since no one has mentioned it to the bees they will probably not be on the scene for another few...