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Q & A: Rocco Palmo
… want a nominee to be on learning of his appointment. But, indeed, it was while chopping down trees on a Monday off last year that Etienne got the call telling him that B16 had named him to … process: if you’re seeking a good fit for Wyoming, someone whose idea of relaxing is cutting trees (and who gave his priest-brothers hunting rifles as ordination gifts) would be hard to …
Autumn gemmed and jeweled
… canopies, city sidewalks everywhere begin to be decorated with colors in the plants, weeds and trees. "Autumn will soon be gemmed and jeweled beyond a rajah's wildest dreams," wrote Hal … of lapis lazuli and turquoise and aquamarine. God that will be heaped and drifted beneath the trees, new-minted gold and Roman gold and antique gold, more gold than the Incas and Aztecs ever …
The falling leaves
… body will wear out, the age-old law is, “Everyone must die.” Like foliage growing on a bushy tree, some leaves falling, others growing, so are the generations of flesh and blood: one dies, …
Queen and pope: Like in-laws meeting for the first time
… been eavesdropping on tourists visiting his Gloucester Castle home and that he talks to the trees in his garden to keep himself sane. Despite the crowds waving miniature Union Jacks at the …
National survey shows local governments slowly adopting sustainability initiatives
… efforts (16 percent). • Actions to limit greenhouse gases are not widespread – except for tree planting: While a full 45 percent of localities have a plan for tree preservation and planting, only 14 percent had established greenhouse gas limits for the …
Green your autumn
… create nutrient-rich soil that will eventually help your spring garden or front and back yard trees bloom. Instead of cramming raked leaves into plastic bags that end up in landfills, use …
Prayer expands the heart and inspires action
… friends have a prayer corner in their rooms. Sometimes these overlook a garden, a favorite tree, a skyline. Religious symbols and music enrich their sacred space, excluding distractions. …
Eyes open in the Amazon
… of straw mats. Determined to create a healthy environment, he made the school an oasis, with trees and a hydroponic garden. Now, despite the troubles and setbacks, the Amazon has captured …
Ordinary time: The time of our lives
… of home -- that “when you have to go there they have to take you in.” A climb up the family tree of ordinary is quite instructive. You will not be surprised to learn that the word comes …
The ripeness time
… applies everywhere, not just in gardens. It is everywhere that knows summer's passing. The trees ripen their nuts and fruits. Acorns bombard the deck above my porch. The blossoms of June …