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Painting, again.I want to be painting at home before I head to my new job….but looks like I’ll be painting at the church for awhile yet! I painted all morning, again. — accent colors. Then home to clean my brushes and myself before heading over to the Top Shop to finally make up my mind … Read More

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The fog has lifted ~ and my headache is gone!I woke up to sunshine and a clear head, what can be better than that? ~~ Would you believe showing up at the church construction site and finding myself painting an hour later?It had been a few days since I checked out the progress at the … Read More

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A beautiful day!We didn’t waste any time getting outside after church today to take advantage of the sunshine and warm temperatures. Kirk worked on the “barn” while I watched and lent a hand when needed, uncovered the rhubarb, took photos, and absorbed as much of the sun as I could. Nate appeared just in time … Read More

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A good time was had by all tonight – JoLynn & Dave (our hosts for the evening) picked us up for dinner before the show at 300 First. An amazing re-invention of a long time favorite restaurant in town. The atmosphere is wonderful, the food fabulous! I highly recommend this venue! While we waited for … Read More

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Waiting for sunshine…“they” say it will arrive this afternoon. We are counting on the afternoon sunshine…so we can get to the business of building our barn…ok, small barn. large shed? That big purchase we made last weekend…here it is — our project for the spring. At 12×20, it’s a good size, complete with a loft … Read More

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A day in my life ~Coffee & breakfast at Dunn Brothers with Brenda; Church construction site to look at stained concrete samples and talk to painter; Hom Furniture Store for ideas (and fun with Brenda)De-Clutter more stuff – pack it up, give it away, throw it awayWait for Fed Ex to deliver printer – I … Read More

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Which came first? The chicken or the egg?At our house, it was definitely the chicken(s), which came on the scene here last July — as chicks. I’ve learned a lot about chickens over the past year – thanks to my friend Craig. Craig has lots of chickens at his place, and according to him – … Read More

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Table Project, cont.Let’s just get the painted fingernails over with right away…yes, they have taken some abuse over the last two days…the verdict is still out on whether these nails will last more than another couple days…and yes, they are mine, all mine, real, self-grown. I finished sanding the top and put a coat of … Read More

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A present for me!It’s always exciting to get a package in the mail — especially when it is from a best friend! My friend Gail found this “treasure” at an antique show in Upstate NY a week or so ago and thought of me (knowing I have chickens and have a love of all things … Read More

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Yard visits . . .This weekend we had the usual visitors to our yard . . . The cardinals are “regulars” at our feeder And so are the red squirrels . . .which is surprising — since Gabby caught one yesterday! It lived, and ran off. But we haven’t seen the turkey’s since last fall. … Read More