Tastes like chicken

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It was the middle of the night last week when I heard a commotion at the chicken coop. The loud “peeping” from the younger chicks got me out of bed and running to the chicken coop in my bed clothes, with a flashlight. On my arrival I saw our young white chick stuck half-way through … Read More

Doing the right thing

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 Found – Power Tool in Rochester.  Must identify the power tool (type / model, etc) and where & how you may have lost it.  I will not respond unless you give me some details (brand and type of tool minimum) — don’t bother fishing for info. On his way to play drums at church last … Read More

Serving

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I have never sent a family member off to war. Nor have I lost anyone close to me while they were serving our country. I know people who have said good-bye to loved ones that didn’t come home to hugs and kisses.  I have friends who have children serving right now.   And I am … Read More

Absent

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Wait.  What?  It’s Sunday?  I haven’t written since when?  Tuesday?  Whoa. It’s been a week…a very crazy, unsettling, busy, exhausting week. So much has happened — and changed —  I’ll tell you all about it later –  But now I must go collect eggs —  and ponder the existence of good companies to work for … Read More

First swim

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Gabby was pretty excited last night when we headed out to the pool and went through the  opening process  and it IS a process . . . of loosening all the springs a task that DIY Guy was happy to hand off to a younger back (with a skinned shin from roller blading) Baby Girl … Read More

Bone tired

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DIY Guy and I worked all weekend in the yard After digging up insane numbers of plants and moving them to new locations we tackled the huge mulch pile in our driveway It’s been about 3 or 4 years since we put mulch down….way past the due date for this yard chore… After many hours … Read More

Recycling

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I realize all of you sweet readers aren’t quite as …. well….seasoned as I am.  What I mean is, some of you weren’t even born when I was burning one of these cool candles in the 70’s. Now don’t be jealous — but I have one of these . . . However, if you were born … Read More

Beauty salon

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Tonight the girls are playing beauty salon They have chosen to skip the Palmolive soaking session and are moving right into the attachment of store-bought acrylic nails Kate asked Danae to apply the acrylics — because as we all know, Danae is a perfectionist which gives you the best chance for a job well done … Read More

Scary?

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I’m in a painting mood….and though I’m done painting indoors until fall — unless this cruddy weather keeps up. So….here’s what I’m thinking… THIS…. TO THIS ?? I’ve seen it done, and like it….                                            … Read More

Reveal #2

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This weekend I treated myself to a bedroom make over — a Mother’s Day gift to me …  The walls were a dark tan and light brown until Saturday afternoon when the painting commenced. Now our bedroom is all one color — Summer White, by Sherwin Williams.  I suppose using the flash gives a better … Read More