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My Day Late I Couldn’t Think of A Title For A Post Post

As I've aged, I'm getting better at feeling it's okay to be late. Occasionally, a day late isn't that bad of a thing, right? Anyhoo...delays happen. Now, let's finish that post I started yesterday and got interrupted with other pressing things. So yeah, here we go. As an aspiring young oldish aged personal blogger with… Continue reading My Day Late I Couldn’t Think of A Title For A Post Post

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A Brief Record of A Human With A Fence Losing the Battle With Adorable Scoundrels Summer 2023

For the record, I'm not sure if I despise the scoundrels in my yard or if I admire them. All I know is the summer of 2023 has prevented me from showing off my gardening skills. Sure, I know, the extra dry weather hasn't helped. But, the weather isn't all that's got me on the… Continue reading A Brief Record of A Human With A Fence Losing the Battle With Adorable Scoundrels Summer 2023

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Rocking a History Lesson with Steaks, Stakes, and Hope For Freedom For More Than A Million Kids

Historically speaking, Mr. is way better at remembering history than I am. He is also one to be quick with ideas while he prepares the dinner I wait to be presented with (yes, I'm spoiled!). Friday night dinner prep conversations go something like this (give or take an embellishment or two). Me: So, I'm pondering… Continue reading Rocking a History Lesson with Steaks, Stakes, and Hope For Freedom For More Than A Million Kids

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How An Abysmal Garden Bed Leads Me to Photograph Bugs Instead of Flowers Summer 2023

The abysmal attempt at growing this year's flower garden isn't all my fault. Nope, I blame it on the drought and the scoundrels (rabbits). I've done my part to abolish the weeds in the dust and to water the dust. Every bug-stinking day! I absolutely cringe when I see morning glories and zinnias abscond overnight.… Continue reading How An Abysmal Garden Bed Leads Me to Photograph Bugs Instead of Flowers Summer 2023

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Whatever Happens In Our Yard, It Will Always Be A Happy Sacred Site

We've been saying, "Whatever" a lot since the sights in our yard have become more brown than green as the drought keeps hanging on. Your sacred space is where you can find yourself over and over again. Joseph Campbell The site of my sacred place is our yard and of course (as you followers know)… Continue reading Whatever Happens In Our Yard, It Will Always Be A Happy Sacred Site

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Well, Dang, Being Outdoors Revealed To Us Things That Can’t Be Left Alone

Finally, in Wisconsin, summer is here! That means Mr. and I are in great outdoors mode - spending time in our tea house and yard as much as possible. And working on projects. As we walk around the yard, we admire the farmer's early efforts to get ahead in the field with his crops. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Well, Dang, Being Outdoors Revealed To Us Things That Can’t Be Left Alone