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Watering My Garden and Other Such Nonsense
Today marks the bazillionth day of 100 degree temperatures in my little corner of the world, so I think it’s a futile effort to continue to water my non-producing garden and even my lawns at this point. Do I just give up on greenery or make the city coffers wealthy for another month? Who all… Read more
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What’s the bravest thing I’ve ever done? I killed a string.
I have a life-long, deep-rooted Arachnphobia that started when I was a little girl. It is Xanax-worthy, and even to this day, not even my pest control people say the “S” word in my presence – if they happen to find such things in my corner of the world, they know to take care of… Read more
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The Hazards of Looking Up – The Saga Continues
Ever notice how many times a day you look up? You might go to the cabinet to get a cup or glass, the ingredients for a meal, lift your head to drink that last sip of soda from a can, glance up at a traffic light, or check the time on a wall clock. And… Read more
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“…Life’s Ups and Downs…”
“…I’ve had my share, of life’s ups and downs…” This is one of those song lyrics that touches me ALL THE TIME, and usually I’ll sing the rest of that line – “…but Fate’s been kind, the downs have been few…” For those not familiar with it, the song is “You’re the Best Thing That… Read more
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My Sketchy Green Thumb
Ah, the title of this post speaks for itself – this year’s garden attempt has produced four jalapenos, six cherry tomatoes, eight garlic bulbs, some rosemary and thai basil, and today we’ll find out just how many potatoes grew, but I’m certain that the yield will not support the cost. I can tell you I… Read more
