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Bright and demanding

♦ September 27, 2021 ♦ 6 Comments

“She liked anything orange: leaves; some moons; marigolds; chrysanthemums; cheese; pumpkin, both in pie and out; orange juice; marmalade. Orange is bright and demanding. You can’t ignore orange things.” —  Catherynne M. Valente Though I’ve never thought of orange as one of my favorite colors, I love the way it brightens this time of year.  …

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Its own season

♦ September 27, 2020 ♦ 4 Comments

“Oh how we love pumpkin season.  You did know this gourd-ish squash has its own season, right?  Winter, Spring, Summer, Pumpkin…. We anxiously anticipate it every year.”  ~Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer Full disclosure: I don’t care for eating anything pumpkin-flavored.  I know many people who do, however, and I love the scents and sights related to this gorgeous gourd.  …

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Bright and demanding

♦ September 27, 2014 ♦ 29 Comments

“She liked anything orange: leaves; some moons; marigolds; chrysanthemums; cheese; pumpkin, both in pie and out; orange juice; marmalade. Orange is bright and demanding. You can’t ignore orange things.” —  Catherynne M. Valente Though I’ve never thought of orange as one of my favorite colors, I love the way it brightens this time of year.  …

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Its own season

♦ September 27, 2013 ♦ 33 Comments

“Oh how we love pumpkin season.  You did know this gourd-ish squash has its own season, right?  Winter, Spring, Summer, Pumpkin…. We anxiously anticipate it every year.”  ~Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer Full disclosure: I don’t care for eating anything pumpkin-flavored.  I know many people who do, however, and I love the scents and sights related to this gorgeous gourd.  …

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