I’ll take these

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You can keep the roses  . . . I’ll take a bouquet of lilacs please. and I will hope that DIY Guy doesn’t start to sneeze  If he does, out they go . . .  to the front porch.  Or to work. For now I’ll enjoy the fresh smell.  Only the fresh, actual lilac aromas … Read More

A work in progress

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Slowly, ever so slowly, I’m putting items back in the house — from the garage. I’m being very careful…and sometimes items come in – and go out quickly. What I’m sayin’ is … don’t get too attached to the look you see in these pictures – It has already been changed.  Except for the paint … Read More

I love him

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DIY Guy has been working diligently on a project for me  — and I KNOW there are SO many other things he’d like to be doing — or wants to do with his time… but this week, he’s doing something for  ME and I am so THANKFUL and excited. He is very particular about his … Read More

Games

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 Our boy came home from college last night.  With his laundry.  And with his wonderful sense of humor.   He came home for a dentist appointment he had this morning But I know he really wanted to see me — he misses me. alot.  So he uses the dentist as an excuse to come visit … Read More

Top 3

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Watching Idol tonight … wondering who the top 3 will be. Hopefully Crystal and Lee will be in the top 2.  My verdict is still out for the #3 spot. These are my top 3 photos from the last 3 days. oooooh…..is that bokeh I see? yep.  it is.  Hooray for me….I found me some … Read More

one cute chick

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Little chicks grow up fast These are 3 days old, and they have already started growing feathers  This one is particularly friendly  and is very interested in blogging  So she spent some time with me this evening.

new around these parts….

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Today I added a few feathered friends to our flock . . . These are Red Star chicks . . . When they grow up they will look like this . . . These are Black Star chicks . . . When they grow up they will look like this . . . They will … Read More

pussy willows

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As I walked past the grocery store floral shop yesterday I noticed pussy willows for sale. We have a pussy willow plant growing in our yard, so I was interested in finding out how much a small branch would set me back. At a buck a branch I figure I have a small fortune growing … Read More

Nesting

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While eating dinner tonight I couldn’t help but notice a great deal of activity happening near the pine trees on the edge of our yard.  It seemed as if rabbits were appearing out of nowhere – popping their heads up from some brush, then running off.  I think I counted this happening 5 times. DIY … Read More

We write notes

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We write each other notes. Thank you notes  –  on the chalkboard. and requests Do you write notes?