Category Archives: environment

Alexander Weinstein’s Universal Love

Posted on February 5, 2020 by lisakwinkler

I recently took a long plane ride to visit grandchildren living in Israel and then had a few days in London on the way home. I had a chance to read Alexander Weinstein’s new collection of short stories, Universal Love. … Continue reading →

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Chatfield Hollow State Park, Killingworth, CT

Posted on September 12, 2019 by lisakwinkler

I unloaded my mother’s walker from the back of my car and set it up by the  passenger side door. Gingerly, my mother grabbed hold of its sides and climbed out of my car. We ambled carefully on the gravel … Continue reading →

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Pass on the Plastic: Save the Planet

Posted on March 22, 2019 by lisakwinkler

I stopped into a small local store recently, The Paper Pedlar. After being in the gift-wrap business since 1950, the owners are retiring and everything was 70% off. There wasn’t much left to buy but I found some boxes of … Continue reading →

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Orchid Show: NY Botanical Gardens

Posted on March 8, 2019 by lisakwinkler

The weather outside is cold and there’s still snow on the ground. Inside, it’s warm and humid, thanks to annual Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Gardens. We made our yearly pilgrimage and then ate fabulous Italian food on … Continue reading →

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Bare Legs in Winter

Posted on January 28, 2019 by lisakwinkler

Between climate change and overheated buildings, I never know what to wear in winter. Layers help. Still, I err on the side of caution; gloves, scarf, and hat are always part of my daily attire. Since I became a dog … Continue reading →

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Downhill Skiing: Time’s Up!

Posted on January 3, 2019 by lisakwinkler

This year I decided would be my year to either become a better skier or let it go. I’ve had a love/hate relationship with the sport for many years (as I’ve written here: https://cyclingrandma.wordpress.com/2013/02/14/valentines-musings-skiing-then-now/ , and here: https://cyclingrandma.wordpress.com/2016/02/16/utah-skiing-snowshoeing-polygamy-brew/ and with creaky bones … Continue reading →

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Cycling Israel

Posted on November 2, 2018 by lisakwinkler

Seeing Israel by bike is a whole lot different than seeing it from a tour bus. We’d heard about the Israel Ride from friends who’d done it and felt it would be a great way to combine a cycling trip … Continue reading →

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OUTAGE OUTRAGE

Posted on March 9, 2018 by lisakwinkler

  Thundersnow?? Snow Bomb? We’ve had our share of winter extremes, the most recent, Winter Storm Quinn,  this past Wednesday, March 7. Just last Friday, March 2, we had an unnamed nor’easter. I was expecting friends for dinner and all … Continue reading →

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Grandma Diary: Censorship & A Science Museum

Posted on January 27, 2018 by lisakwinkler

My grandson looked over my shoulder as I read the morning newspaper. “Why are those girls crying?” he asked. I quickly turned the paper over. How to explain sexual assault to an eight-year-old? “They’re upset about something bad that happened … Continue reading →

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A No Shopping Year? Could I Do It? Could You?

Posted on December 17, 2017 by lisakwinkler

Ask any knitter and they’ll admit they have more yarn than they can use. The stash, as it’s called, comes in handy for last minute projects that require small amounts of yarn or can be made with combinations of yarn … Continue reading →

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