Gardening
Our Town – September 24, 2020
The Soupster hears about some post-Covid magic.
Read MoreOur Town – July 30, 2020
The Soupster calms his gardener friend.
Read MoreOur Town – April 19, 2018
The Soupster learns what goes around comes around.
Read MoreOur Town – August 25, 2016
The Soupster hears about a woman whose quest to become a real Alaskan involves getting dirty.
Read MoreOur Town – May 22, 2014
The Soupster is Inspired by Spring.
Read MoreOur Town – June 20, 2013
The Soupster savors local botany.
Read MoreOur Town – May 9, 2013
The Soupster discovers sometimes you already have just what you need.
Read MoreOur Town – April 19, 2012
“Morning, Sunshine!” I greet the Soupster as he slides into the passenger seat. “Uh-huh,” he replies groggily. Accepting my offer of liquid incentive, he adds, “Quad shot creamy, dreamy choco-caffeine delight, my favorite. Thanks.” The Soupster adjusts his sunglasses to the morning sun. At 8am on this Saturday it’s the offer of my gardening genius and…
Read MoreOur Town – September 8, 2011
Working furiously on muddy knees and wielding hand spades, the Soupster and his newish friend Stephanie had already dug up quite a pile of potatoes. They felt the satisfaction gardeners feel when they are getting closer to the eating part of the equation. “Alfredo sauce,” said the Soupster, “and deer burger and peas and these…
Read MoreOur Town – June 3, 2010
Neighbor Tom and I strolled down Main Street in one of those constant sunbeams that sometimes envelops Our Town. “What a day, Soupster!” “Yes, indeed, Tom, it is special.” “Soupster, have you noticed Our Town seems to be in a growing epidemic?” “What, Tom? Epidemic? Are you saying we are diseased?” “No, Soupster, not that…
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