Random 5 for April 14, 2024 – Old friends, memories, loss, projects, ants

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Happy birthday dear friend – One of my oldest (or should I say long-term) friends has a birthday today. Back when we were young sprouts, we would have celebrated for the entire month, dancing our way through life. Today we … Continue reading

Random 5 for April 7, 2024 – Routine, ants, projects, bad luck, housing options

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What a boring week! – I looked back at my calendar for inspiration and there was nothing exciting that happened this week — nada, zip. There was stupid stuff like I took all my Easter photos without the memory card … Continue reading

Random 5 for March 31, 2024 – Easter, traditions, karma, ants, invasions

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An early Easter – This is one of the earliest Easter dates possible. For our area, it’s early for flowers. Usually, you can find potted tulips and hyacinths all around but not this year. They aren’t as plentiful. I prefer … Continue reading

Random 5 for March 24, 2024 – Colors, projects, names, ants, weather

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Fifty shades of gray – Seriously, there are more than fifty shades of gray. We are the end unit of a triplex. The building is sided with brick and a cement board that requires painting every ten years. The paint … Continue reading

Random 5 for April 23, 2023 – Yard work, critters, appreciation, office, monasteries

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And so it started – This past week is the first I’ve gotten out to do any real yard work. I have dead pachysandra that I pulled and moved some plants around. I’m still in the new home stage where … Continue reading

Random 5 for October 21 – Frost, decisions, mice, cooking, wintering over

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Frost on the pumpkin – We had our first frost this past week. The timing isn’t unusual. However, the temperatures again went from the mid-80s to the mid-50s in a matter of a day or two. We have been running … Continue reading