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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

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When bad times (or weather) arrive … we have a new motto around our house . . . Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Sugar, Almond, Pecan, Raisin, Snickerdoodle, Chocolate, Butter, Praline, M&M, Lemon, Gingerbread, Meringue, No-Bake, Oreo, Chips A’Hoy, Nutterbutters, Lorna Doone, Pfeffernuesse, Biscotti. Any cookie will do, really. Our favorite? Chocolate Chip. There are … Read More

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A cruel joke.What else do you call snow on April 12th? This is what I woke up to this morning. I was sure I was in some time warp stuck in early March. If daffodils could talk I bet they would have a few choice words too! Keep up with the weather “out my window” … Read More

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A little sunshine please… Rain, Rain go away come again another day (in about 5 months!)

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Some days there is blog fodder all around, some days not so much. Today was a banner day in blogdom!First, I had coffee with a friend and she complimented my husband as someone who is trustworthy, who has wisdom and is respected. (I hope I’m not putting words in your mouth friend!) Anyway, her words … Read More

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midweek visit . . . by Danae Joy.Because DJ’s roommate needed a ride to Roch today, we get our baby girl overnight tonight! Typical college student…in the first 5 minutes she says, “what we got to eat?” (or something to that effect — I’m sure she’ll correct me).Then we HAD to play a little guitar … Read More

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Work & Play . . .today I managed to do both! My morning and early afternoon was spent looking at stained concrete samples, meeting with someone who does the staining, talking to the painter and Lonzo (the building supervisor), convincing Lonzo that “we really do need an outlet up there”. There was also decisions made … Read More