Society of Porch and Garden Affairs

Dedicated to the observation, documentation, and appreciation of ordinary magic.

Welcome to the official archives of the Society of Porch & Garden Affairs.

Here you will find field reports concerning frogs, birds, gardens, weather events, dogs, mushrooms, tomatoes, and other matters of significance.

New reports are filed whenever something wonderful happens.

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File 003: Agatha Accepts an Appointment

Agatha is a jumping spider with an alarming amount of personality and a remarkable interest in matters that do not concern her. The Society has officially appointed her Window Warden.

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File 002: The Nestwick Children Leave Home

The Nestwick Children have flown. The nest remains, the memories remain, and somewhere beyond the porch, four little birds are beginning lives larger than the nest that held them.

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File 001: Mortimer

Mortimer lives in the lemon tree pot beside the tomatoes. He pays no rent, contributes very little to household chores, and improves the property considerably.

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