My haiku represents a combination of my love of nature, Finger Lakes wine and the magnificent variety of apples grown in the Upstate area. As an avid cook and baker, I enjoy pairing the perfect wine with each gourmet meal I prepare to share with friends. Each meal culminates with a delicious dessert, often incorporating apples at the peak of their season.

Yet I appreciate that each new crop of both grapes and apples begins in springtime all around this region. The vines and trees in bloom are synonymous with planting flowers around my home. Illustrated poetry captures and shares natural beauty at any time of the year.