Later on Thursday

A nice bright spot at the corner of Stafford Avenue S. and Putnam Street.


Very warm - in the mid-sixties - but grayish-looking and with a feel of rain, coming soon.




Readers living some distance from Waterville wonder - with good reason! - "What's wrong with the sidewalk in front of the MerriRose Florist?" Well - here are two views which, I hope, will help you understand. Just imagine a light coating of snow and a customer coming out of the shop with an armload of flowers, trying to reach the street and their car, safely, without doing a "Tom Stiles Special Flip!" And then there's the matter of the sidewalk plow.......



I spoke with Rick Garrett, this afternoon, and he said that the Mssrs. Tal had been to the store both yesterday and today. Yes! They have asked all of the employees to stay on!


I'm keeping an eye on the two Gingko Biloba trees that I know of: one at the Crowe residence on Buell Avenue and the other at the Zwahlens' in Sangerfield. They're quite rare, and the one ancient one in Clinton even has an Historic Marker!



(from the internet:) The ginkgo is the oldest living tree species, geological records indicate this plant has been growing on earth for 150 - 200 million years. Chinese monks are credited with keeping the tree in existence, as a sacred herb. It was first brought to Europe in the 1700's and it is now a commonly prescribed drug in France and Germany. It is one of the most well-researched herbs in the world.

In the last 30 years, more that 300 studies have given clinical evidence that ginkgo prevents and benefits many problems throughout the entire body. Ginkgo is gaining recognition as a brain tonic that enhances memory because of its positive effects on the vascular system, especially in the cerebellum. It is also used as a treatment for vertigo, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and a variety of neurological disorders and circulation problems. Ginkgo may help to counteract the effects of aging, including mental fatigue and lack of energy.

I just think that finding bright gold leaves like these is a pretty good tonic! This is a "stock" photograph from the internet: watch for our two treasure to look like this in a few days!