Friends, I’ve traveled often to Europe on many package tours and visited a lot of churches. For me, the endless procession of stone sculpture and stained glass breaks into a kaleidoscopic blur. Perhaps that’s why I found the Hallgrimskirkja in Rekjavik, Iceland, so refreshing. The church dominates the skyline, and provides a lookout tower over […]

by Donna Sinclair I got these beans at the seed exchange. “Crossbred Romano Bean” is written on the old envelope containing them. “MUST BE SUPPORTED” in large letters, followed by “very good.” I talked to the grower later. “Tall growing,” she added, along with fervent good wishes. The best beans she has ever grown. Eat […]