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Notes From Home
These are stories I lived and still carry: reflections on growing up on a farm, on what it means to leave and return, and on the urgency of preserving land, legacies, and a rural way of life.
The Mysterious Disappearance of Sweet Betsy
A sweet Betsy bush I loved as a child and for decades beyond has disappeared without a trace. Each spring, I looked forward to the arrival of maroon buds that opened in layers to emit an unforgettable sweet, spicy fragrance. I set out to discover what could have caused its demise.