One stone, two birds, you know what to do. Part two of our conversation with Gillian Bennett about her 2023 season is also the first part of our Big Ring Bennett series. Sometimes when you think you have lift you realize you're suddenly up to your knees in mud. Picture a July day when the sun is high in the sky. There are no clouds, but a bronze heat haze sits on the horizon. You sweat even when you stand in the shade. Meanwhile, the lemons start to ripen in their trees. Picture tall glasses full of ice cubes; Adirondack chair optional.