Nicola Griffith

Writer. Queer cripple with a PhD. Seattle & Leeds.

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summer

Flowers, cats, birds and bees [photos, video]

This year’s deck flowers were more of a experiment than usual, plus we had a lot more sun than we’re used to and in a different rhythm. The result? A garden full of colour, scent, dogfighting hummingbirds, bees, and a cat.

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Posted on August 30, 2020 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Summer flowers

Every year we have to put new annuals in our deck pots…

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Posted on May 21, 2017 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Now that’s what I’m talking about!

I might be a bit scarce around here for a day or two. I’ll be hanging out in the sun…

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Posted on June 6, 2015 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Lilacs in the mist

lilacs and honeysuckle We’ve had a run of magnificent weather here in Seattle. That’s scheduled to change tomorrow. But here’s a photo…

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Posted on May 11, 2013 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

Summer evening

Thanks to two neighbours–one witting, the other not so much–yesterday we had lavender creme brulée for dessert. And thanks to some miraculous…

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Posted on August 5, 2012 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

last blast of summer

Yesterday in Seattle was a record high: 87°. Today it will be just as warm. So I’ll be spending the day in…

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Posted on September 12, 2009 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

a beautiful day

Yesterday was our anniversary. We took the day off: ten whole hours without screens and keyboards and connectivity. So what did we…

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Posted on September 5, 2009 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

any mixologists out there?

Last night I did something unusual and drank fruity cocktails–Bellinis made with fresh peaches and raspberry syrup and Italian fizz. The sun…

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Posted on July 25, 2009 by Nicola Griffith in Uncategorized

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