A theological section of my library. Chant by the Benedictine monks of Santo Domingo de Silos.#gregorianchant #monasteries #benedictine #religion #music 
The aged apple tree in full bloom probably was planted by the original farmer of this property. The birds love it.# #birdsofinstagram #birds #applemusic #birdsong 
The dogwoods are getting ready. Perhaps another week? Big event in my world. 
Flying squirrel landed on my chest at 3 AM. Hung around for two hours. Amazingly, Objects very high off the ground are on the floor. #flyingsquirrel #animalcrossing #animalsofinstagram #sleep 
Today, April 23, is Shakespeare’s birthday. Not only the Folger Shakespeare Library celebrates this day, but the planet earth continues to remember Shakespeare for guidance on being human. #folgerlibrary #humanities #drama #decisions 
This morning’s sun. I am excited just waking up.#spring #alleghenynationalforest #Allegheny 
Unbroken I probably read Unbroken in 2012, in sheer terror at the endless atrocities. I would skip 3 to 5 pages at a time, but I kept reading. Why? Those of us worrying about our stories with unhappy endings need to figure this out. How do we market a book with a sad ending? #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity community #writing #memoirwriting #war 
Dogwoods just beginning to come to life. #dogwoods #trees #spring #flowersofinstagram 
Finally, the arrival of my favorite plant and my favorite food. Rhubarb!#vegetables #spring #rhubarbseason #rhubarbpie #fruit 
After our second visit to the English Charterhouse, The procurator demanded a picture of us to put in monastic record. Bath county immortalized. 
Last spring, with great effort, I found a dill plant. It died in a week. I kept buying more plants. Finally, in disgust, my supplier gave me my money back. About six weeks ago, I smelled dill. I eradicated everything around the minuscule plant. Dill Resurrection. 
When the Folger Shakespeare Library opened in 1932, this was the card catalog. It was still being used when I arrived at the Folger in 1982. I love that it still exists although very rarely used. 
Today, March 9, 2021 is my one year anniversary of living alone in my mountain home. I did it! One weekend guest in August. #covid_19 #hermits #isolation #solitude #lonliness #selfreliance #vacination 
Fennel, the most elegant herb in my Wintergarden and the most subtle in my food. Yes, there is sunshine in the background.#herbs #winterphotography #gardensofinstagram #gardendesign #fennel 
I spent my life in Library’s, and this is one of the most exotic. The top two floors house the largest theological collection in England. The bottom floor contains rare secular maps and books. #libary #rarebooks #theology #carthusian #westsussexphotographer #meditation 
My neighbors are back. And they are wearing their summer coats. Hurrah! I don’t think I could stand one more day alone here.#deer #animals #spring #animalcrossing #neighborhood 
My neighbors are back, and they are wearing their summer coats. Hurrah! I don’t think I could stand on more day alone here. 
My dad gave this diary to my mother on their wedding day, describing it on the front page. My sisters found it boring, I couldn’t put it down. The blue stickers are for the REALLY interesting parts. #diary#parents #lovequotes #family #amreading #bookagrameuse