Monday, February 25, 2008

Perfect Refreshment





To sit in the shade on a fine day

and look upon verdure,

is the most perfect refreshment.

Fanny Price
Mansfield Park

Friday, February 15, 2008

Shady Nook


Fazenda São Francisco - São José do Barreiro - SP

Oh for a book and a shady nook,
either indoor or out.
With the green leaves whispering overhead,
Or the street cries all about.
Where I may read all at my ease,
Both of the new and old;
For a jolly good book whereon to look,
Is better to me than gold.

Christopher North




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