Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Garden yield slowing, but still a satisfying bowl full each time I go out… 040
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 22/08/2026There is something wonderful about growing, harvesting, and canning tomatoes! 010
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 20/07/2026We have harvested 15 zucchini already! So, zucchini and goats cheese loaves, and a chocolate zucchini cake with cream cheese frosting. Tomorrow will be zucchini pizza (better than it sounds) 120
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Another morning in the kitchen, strawberry and rhubarb, and strawberry jam 011
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Cherries from the garden, some dried and some as jam. A morning well spent! 151
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Hosting the appetizer course for our neighborhood progressive pot luck. Made polenta rounds, with artichoke spread, and then roasted carrots or roasted mushrooms or roasted mixed vegetables on them. 030
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 04/04/2026Back in North Berwick for the first time in eight years! We truly love this place 040
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Some days cooking and baking are the best therapy. Bread this morning, fisherman’s pie this evening. 040
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 28/02/2026@agordonreed.bsky.social Madison book store. I agree with this message 280
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Thinking of @kawulf.bsky.social’s new book. This single quilt block was made in 1915 by Emma Reinsertsen in Milwaukee, using pieces of her mother’s wedding dress (1845), those of her sisters (1866 and 1875), and from her own (1871). UW Madison, Ctr Design & Material Culture. Quilted genealogy! 090
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Spring like weather in Madison, and Lake Mendota melting! Snow forecast later this week… 020
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 11/02/2026New books on display at Wisconsin Historical Society, with @sethrockman.bsky.social included! 011
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Very excited to have received my copy of the new book by @brookenewman.bsky.social Already deep into this timely, deeply researched and truly significant work. 081
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 24/08/2025Basil plants went crazy this summer. No problem 150
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 12/08/2025Variation on a Provençal Tomato Squash Gratin, with heritage and plum tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, basil and thyme from the garden. 050
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 29/07/2025Always happy to be back in Door County. The Wisconsin land of 🍒 140
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 22/06/2025On a day when the world seems even crazier than usual, I hope people find a little peace and joy in the scenery I have been taking in. The Atlantic coast of County Kerry. 🇮🇪 050
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 20/05/2025I will miss many things and many people in Providence. This is near the top of the list… 030
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Lovely afternoon tea to say goodbye to friends in Providence, in the beautiful Nightingale Brown house, where we have had offices. 040
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 16/05/2025Dessert at Al Forno in Providence this evening. Blissful. 010
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 13/05/2025An unexpected visitor to Brown President Paxson’s house this morning. File under unexpected sightings in Providence… 140
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Always great to catch up with Peter Onuf, the Great Conceptualizer, and a lovely human being. 020
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 30/04/2025Great lecture on the antebellum origins of American business ethics by @sethrockman.bsky.social 031
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Back in Burlington, VT, for the first time in decades. As beautiful as I remember. 011
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Wonderful event at Brown University bookstore. @sethrockman.bsky.social interviewing @theotherrbg.bsky.social about her book Dear Miss Perkins. 0274
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 27/12/2024A dreich day in Madison (my favorite Scots word, so onomatopoeic), but brightened by the beautiful and very loud Tundra swans on Lake Mendota. 010
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Good to be home for the holidays. Peace and love. 030
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Listening to @sethrockman.bsky.social at the Rhode Island Historical Society. Great stuff! 061
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 27/10/2024When you have to stock books by a politician who has lost all respect… Brilliant product placement by WH Smith in central London 182
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 13/10/2024Saturday afternoon, the view from Great Island, NH 010
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 11/10/2024Holiday weekend, recharging batteries on the tiny Great Island in New Hampshire. Just lovely. 020
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 28/09/2024Went to the Eustis estate in Milton to see Tripp Evans’ exhibit ‘the Importance of Being Furnished.’ Wonderful house, great exhibit! 010
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 30/08/2024Got back to Providence this evening, and enjoyed a lovely walk along the river. Looking forward to starting my year at the John Nicholas Brown Center for Advanced Study. 040
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 17/08/2024Wonderful to see Ipswich back in the PL. 50 years ago I was in that stand behind the goal for every match. Happy days. Come on you Blues! 020
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 08/08/2024My reward after a morning of weeding. Today harvest, tonight’s dinner. 020
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 28/07/2024Ratatouille tart, with all vegetables and herbs harvested from the garden. 020
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 10/07/2024freedom-seekers.org - New Online Resource Now Live! 011
Simon Newman @simonatmadison.bsky.social · 01/03/2024Normally there would be lots of huts and ice fishermen on Lake Mendota on March 1. But this year just a little thin ice near the southern shore, and most of the lake has open water. 120
