Monthly Archives: August 2014

The Railroad Bridge

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Mary Jane

The railroad bridge that connects the Cape to the mainland is a point of interest for locals and tourists alike. It’s the rare person who doesn’t stop to watch as the bridge lowers into position to allow the train to … Continue reading →

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Spider Capital of the World

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Mary Jane

Okay, maybe not the world. Maybe just New England. I’ve never seen as many spiders as there are on Cape Cod. I don’t know if it’s the humidity or the sand or the fact that our Autumn seasons last longer than … Continue reading →

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Versatile Cake Recipe

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Mary Jane

I posted this recipe a few months ago under the title of Simple Strawberry Cake. Yesterday, I made it with peaches. A short time ago, we had the blueberry version. Point being, any juicy, seasonal fruit works! This recipe needs … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Parmesan

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Mary Jane

Lots of really good looking eggplant in the market these days, In the past, I’ve followed two methods for prepping the eggplant for Eggplant Parmesan. I’ve recently discovered a third approach in Lidia Bastianich’s Lidia’s Italy in America. I’m not going … Continue reading →

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Two Cakes

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Mary Jane

One chocolate. One vanilla. Our August babies have preferences these days. At ages seven and five, the baby years are fading into memory. Now, sturdy little people, full of questions and dreams. Sprouting the wings that will carry them into … Continue reading →

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Summer Ritual

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Mary Jane

Today is one of those days when it’s very obvious that we live on the Cape. A day when the windows are wide open, and a strong breeze brings the scent of salt water into every corner of the house. We took part … Continue reading →

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Tobey The Turtle

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Mary Jane

A stone sentry presides over our garden. Solid and immovable. Impervious to the whims of nature. Patient while  hibernating under snow. Stoic in the face of wind and rain.   Warmed but not blistered by the noon day sun. Symbol of … Continue reading →

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Not Ready for Fall

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Mary Jane

I was in the Christmas Tree Shop yesterday. It was a sea of pumpkins and leaves and Autumn themed paper goods. All I could think was that summer couldn’t possibly be over. We haven’t even had dinner on the boat … Continue reading →

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Sam

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Mary Jane

Sam has become my shadow since our return from Alaska. He’s by my side as I type this. I honestly didn’t expect our absence to affect him so deeply. I worried about leaving Daisy for so long; made special arrangements … Continue reading →

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Chicken Marsala

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Mary Jane

There’s a subtle change in the air even though it’s still August. The days are a bit shorter now. The light is different, producing shadows in different places. We opted for Chicken Marsala last night instead of automatically thinking about … Continue reading →

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