Monthly Archives: August 2021

Rudyard Kipling: Prelude to Departmental Ditties

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Aya Katz

Prelude To “Departmental Ditties” 1885 by Rudyard Kipling I have eaten your bread and salt I have drunk your water and wine. The deaths ye died I have watched beside, And the lives ye led were mine. Was there ought … Continue reading →

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The Tall Phlox and the Insects Who Love It

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Aya Katz

Tall Phlox and Insects It’s August already, and all the tall phlox blossoms are aging and fading away. But we had a great season for tall phlox this July, and I have enjoyed watching the insects that were drawn to … Continue reading →

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