Quotes by William Maple

“All the medical examiners in the state of Florida are forensic pathologists with medical degrees.””

“and the water and the grass and the white ripples on grey water, and white clouds among grey clouds and the wrinkled young silver skin of the water and life-bright lichens on black branches and on the still, bright river, a man and woman slowly poling their log canoe and the spiderweb (golden-green seed-wings already growing above the darker leaves of maples this early in August) and the smell of evergreens and the living grass, then the dying grass, brighter than an Indian basket””

“Gee, I’m not used to looking at these without the meat on them!””

“Consume rarely or never Wheat products”

“After a long summer of green, the prairie towns have their brief season of colour. The leaves on the trees begin to turn”

“They have thundered past now and crashed silently on into the dusk; night has finally come. Yet he still sits at the study window, the street lamp at the corner flickers and glares, so that the bitter shadows of the unwinded maples seem to toss faintly upon the August darkness.””

“¼ cup organic dried apricots, chopped ¼ cup organic dried mango, chopped ¼ cup organic dried cranberries ¼ cup organic dried blueberries ½ cup mini dark chocolate chips (70% or greater cacao) or chopped dark chocolate ½ cup whole dates (approximately 6–7 large), pitted and roughly chopped ¼ cup maple syrup ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl combine the cashews, oats, and salt. Add the apricots, mango, cranberries, blueberries, and chocolate and mix well. To the bowl of a food processor add the dates, maple syrup, and vanilla, and puree until smooth. If the mixture is too thick or chunky, add warm water one spoonful at””

“a time to obtain a smooth consistency similar to applesauce. Pour the date-maple puree over the oat and fruit mixture and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are coated and sticky. Add the mixture to a parchment-lined 8-or 9-inch square baking pan and press firmly with your fingers or the back of a spatula. It is important to press mixture firmly before baking. Place on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the edges just start to brown. Remove and cool completely on a cooling rack, and then place in the refrigerator to set, approximately 2–3 hours or overnight, before cutting into individual bars. Store covered in the refrigerator.””

“Not in every season does the life-stream of the wooded maple flow; sweet inspiration, that hallowed and treasured moment, will come in its own time, and of its own accord.””