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My friends, my friends. This is a sad day indeed. Today marks the official end of The Parsley Chronicles. That’s right: my beloved parsley  the plant that could never be  finally ceased showing any signs of life today. The Obama Sprout, once a beacon of hope and prosperity, shriveled up and died, leaving …
Continue reading “THE PARSLEY CHRONICLES: Chapter 12  The End”
Last time on The Parsley Chronicles, I took drastic measures to save my ailing parsley plant by engaging in some painful, yet necessary pruning. The hope was to clear away the dead, bad vegetation and leave room for the few remaining bright spots to grow boundlessly. As a result, I was left with a near …
Continue reading “THE PARSLEY CHRONICLES: Chapter 11 â€â€Ã‚ Praying For A Miracle”
Who would have thought the Parsley Chronicles would become such a dramatic saga? Here I thought it would be an amusing photographic journey from seed to plant, but instead, it’s turned into a roller coaster ride of expectations and dreams â€â€Ã‚ all of which seem poised to come crashing down at any moment. Last week, the …
Previously on The Parsley Chronicles, all hope seemed to be lost for my once bountiful cup of parsley. However, I noticed one sturdy, colorful sprout and realized that maybe there was hope for this plant after all. It’s a funny thing â€â€Ã‚ hope. The word seems to get thrown around so often, but now that Obama’s …
Continue reading “THE PARSLEY CHRONICLES: Chapter 9  The Spirit Of Obama!”
On last week’s edition of The Parsley Chronicles, the previously smooth progress of my parsley took a drastic turn as it was revealed that I had been depriving my plant of the water it so desperately needed. I’ve since been more attentive to the moistness of the parsley’s soil, but I fear the damage my …
Continue reading “THE PARSLEY CHRONICLES: Chapter 8  Are The Best Days Behind Us???”
Because of the holidays, I haven’t posted an update on my ongoing series, The Parsley Chronicles (feature film adaptation to star Ben Kingsley and Patti Lupone), but I can assure you there has been plenty of drama. Well, as much drama as a small cup of Ikea parsley can have. Turns out my green thumb …
Continue reading “THE PARSLEY CHRONICLES: Chapter 7 â€â€Ã‚ A Dramatic Turn For The WORST”
Big things are happening in the world of parsley  or at least, in the world of MY parsley. The wee sprouts that appeared over Thanksgiving have been growing at a steady pace, so much so that I was able to take the cup off the ball (actually, Jash did it while he was tending …
Continue reading “THE PARSLEY CHRONICLES: Chapter 6  Rising Above”
In an attempt to spur on continued growth, I aim my parsley in the direction of a man next door who’s tending to a rooftop garden. Hopefully this glimpse of homegrown horticulture will inspire my sprouts to grow faster. Developing…
I’m happy to report that my parsley is apparently sprouting at a rapid rate. This bodes well for my desire to use fresh, home-grown herbs sometime in mid March. Thanks to Jash for the photo…
While I’ve been on the East Coast, my dutiful friend Jash has been checking in on my apartment to ensure that no strange things happen in my absence, and lo and behold, what should he find? The first signs of life from my parsley plant! That’s right, the darned thing has started to sprout, and …
Continue reading “THE PARSLEY CHRONICLES: Chapter 3 – A Sprout Grows In Los Angeles”