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Date Posted: Wed, November 23 2022, 3:33:31
Author: Janet
Subject: QOTD for Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Quote of the Day from A Breath of Snow and Ashes, Chapter 45, A taint in the Blood. By Diana Gabaldon, Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved

Just a bit on daily life on the Mountain.

I glanced up at the sun; still above the chestnut trees. Time enough then before supper for a last chore or two. I stood up and surveyed my small kingdom, debating where best to spend my remaining time. Rooting up the catmint and lemon balm that threatened to engulf the far corner of the garden? Carting baskets of nicely rotted manure up from the heap behind the barn? No, that was man's work.

Herbs? My three French lavender bushes stood knee-high, thick with deep blue swabs on slender stalks and the yarrow was well in bloom, with lacy umbels of white and pink and yellow. I rubbed a finger under my itching nose, trying to recall whether this was the proper phase of the moon in which to cut yarrow. Lavender and rosemary should be cut in the morning, though, when the volatile oils had risen with the sun; it wasn't as potent if taken later in the day.

Down with the mint, then.


Amazing how Diana takes the most mundane activity and makes you feel like you're there!

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[> Yes!! Especially the nature things, the smells like today or when she’s in the woods - I feel like I’m there. -- Kathy in PA, Wed, November 23 2022, 8:18:00

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[> P.S. Today is Brianna’s birthday, Nov 23, 1948 🎂. Also my son-in-law and his older sister. My Aunt’s birthday is Oct 20, same as Claire’s. Do you have any co birthdays? -- Kathy in PA, Wed, November 23 2022, 8:20:15

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