I skipped our nature group last weekend, as I was feeling somewhat exhausted from our very busy vacation. But Exile #1 brought me back a token from the walk - a conker! This is a rare treasure here in New England, as Horse Chestnut trees are not native. From the late 18th century, however, a few began to be introduced in parks and leafy neighborhoods and so, once in a while, we will stumble on one. I just enjoy the way they look and feel. Exile #1, however, introduced the group to the other important purpose that conkers serve in British society!
The continuing stories of a British family exiled (by choice) in the US and finding themselves in southern Maine.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Day 19.246: Exile #2’s Sunday Column #565
Exile #2 writes…
I skipped our nature group last weekend, as I was feeling somewhat exhausted from our very busy vacation. But Exile #1 brought me back a token from the walk - a conker! This is a rare treasure here in New England, as Horse Chestnut trees are not native. From the late 18th century, however, a few began to be introduced in parks and leafy neighborhoods and so, once in a while, we will stumble on one. I just enjoy the way they look and feel. Exile #1, however, introduced the group to the other important purpose that conkers serve in British society!
I skipped our nature group last weekend, as I was feeling somewhat exhausted from our very busy vacation. But Exile #1 brought me back a token from the walk - a conker! This is a rare treasure here in New England, as Horse Chestnut trees are not native. From the late 18th century, however, a few began to be introduced in parks and leafy neighborhoods and so, once in a while, we will stumble on one. I just enjoy the way they look and feel. Exile #1, however, introduced the group to the other important purpose that conkers serve in British society!
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