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Where Are We?

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  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Jun 18, 2025
  • Columnist: Marilee Foster
The convertible comes to a slow stop. The driver looks concerned, the passenger irritated. Her hand signals that I should stop too. I lean from my tractor seat to hear... more

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Sunsets and Soil

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Not-So-Still Life

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Staring Into the Past

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Melon Envy

The ants come out of the tub drain like they do every summer. I know ... 8 Jul 2025 by Marilee Foster

Making Choices

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Wild Season

A theme sets up soon after the potatoes are planted. Not just a weather pattern ... 24 Jun 2025 by Marilee Foster

The Rugged Properties of Remaining

“H and a half, H and a half … G is gone,” said one. “Right, ... 10 Jun 2025 by Marilee Foster

Farm Alliances

It’s actually a bug-eat-bug world. Dogs might fight, but they rarely dine on each other. ... 3 Jun 2025 by Marilee Foster

Friends and Enemies

The catbird, a jazz artist, works his exotic repertoire. Above, a robin, stuck on repeat, ... 27 May 2025 by Marilee Foster