For me, no summer is complete without a visit to Chiles Peach Orchard in Crozet, Virginia. This weekend my  friendy Wendy came for a visit and we managed to squeeze in a trip to the orchard before the start of school…

“From laden boughs…”

“Oh to take what we love inside, to carry within us an orchard…”

“the round jubilance of a peach”

Years ago, my writer friend shared a gorgeous poem with me, and I’ve been waiting for the perfect day to share it with you. Today is the day! You can read it here:  From Blossoms, by Li-Young Lee.