Category Archives: Plants & Gardening
Honeysuckle on my Balcony
Years ago while walking on a goat path on the island of Amorgos, my nose abruptly told me to stop–it was the smell of honeysuckle. A smell that had been absent from my life for so long suddenly resurfaced and … Continue reading
Aegean Blue
This decadent world has me down. The gut tension was so strong yesterday that I took a long walk hoping to mellow out. At Livadia, I sat under the tamarisks and aimed my gaze towards the sea. Looking at the … Continue reading
My Neighbor’s Hybiscus
One thing that makes the streets of my neighborhood so lovely is the care that is given to the plants and to the painting of the white lines around the stones. I am grateful to my neighbors’ for giving me … Continue reading
Mulberry Tree?
Covid has kept us away from our lovely Sussurrata. Our little family of plants has felt our absence. Some old friends have died while we were away. But then there are the unexpected new entries. Such as that of a … Continue reading
In Repose
I will be taking a break from “Toni O” stories for awhile. It will take some time to metabolize all that has happened. And I want to reflect on the best way to continue her story. In the meantime, I … Continue reading



