Author Archives: Rhona

Flax, linseed and poetry in Chicago

May 3

When did linseed become flax? I often get startled looks when I call those little beggars in the Red River Cereal linseed, but I sure wouldn’t dare call the oil version by that name, because we know linseed oil as … Continue reading →

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Sweet sleep

May 1

I recently attended a series of lectures from the Arthritis Society designed for people destined for but not already committed to a meaningful relationship with osteoarthritis. The last talk was on diet and nutrition, and someone asked about the “Arthritis … Continue reading →

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Lots of Larkin

Apr 29

I had some salmon chowder for supper last night, along with baking powder biscuits made with whipping cream instead of butter. Having a little trouble posting just now, having failed in my attempt to slice the top of my left … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb rhubarb rhubarb

Apr 27

I have a pair of rhubarb plants that despite my neglectful stewardship manage to rouse themselves every year to give me a couple of batches of fruit. Not enough to do too much with, but at the very least I … Continue reading →

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Saltines, literary prodigies and poet laureates

Apr 25

Yesterday I was thinking about saltine crackers, which I could not find for some reason in my grocery store (needed for the crust of the Artichoke and Mushroom Quiche). And that of course led me to think about young Daisy … Continue reading →