Random 5 for February 26 – It’s all about the weather

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We have had unseasonably warm weather for a while. Some days it is more than 20 degrees above normal. It affects a lot of things. Here is a random collection. Happy (horny?) frogs – They came out of hibernation early. In the above picture, … Continue reading

Random 5 for February 19 – Tomatoes, glasses, spring, Gracie, taxes

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‘Maters – After last year’s disaster in finding the exact tomato plants I wanted, I am starting my own. Seeds are on tall displays with the prettiest flowers at eye level. The tomato seeds are always on the bottom row. … Continue reading

Random 5 for January 29 – Chipmunks, carpets, nightclothes, cards, politics

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An early brunch – January has been six degrees warmer than normal. Very unusual. This week I saw a chipmunk looking for sunflower seeds around the bird feeders. It’s early to see them out of hibernation and I haven’t seen … Continue reading

The fall changes and abstract thoughts

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I’m not ready! Summer was too short. And too hot! There is a change in the air. It’s warm but it gets dark earlier and there is a chill in the morning air. Everything knows it – animals, people, and … Continue reading

Random 5 for August 21 – Nest building, house projects, festivals

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Sharing the wealth – My cat Hazel has an undercoat that rivals a Siberian Husky. I comb her often during the summer and end up with a quart of fur. I toss it outside on the pavement so another critter … Continue reading

Random 5 for July 10 – Tomatoes, swamp ass, tropics, bitch, stupid sales pitches

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Tomatoes – Woo hoo I got my first tomato this week. Yes, it’s a yellow cherry tomato but I am very happy! The garden has been quiet. I put chicken wire around my plants. Perhaps that groundhog got too fat … Continue reading

Another perfect day in paradise – odds and ends

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That’s the opening I use when emailing working friends. They don’t like it much. The truth is that any day you wake up is a good day no matter what the weather is. Remember all spring when I talked about … Continue reading

Random 5 for May 8 – Noah’s ark, YouTube, weeds, Janis Joplin, Mother’s Day

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“What’s a cubits?” – That’s from an old funny comic routine by a disgraced comedian referring to Noah’s ark. Over the past two weeks of rain here, I’ve been wondering where those ark building plans are. Hopefully a kayak will … Continue reading

Random 5 for May 1 – Cleanout, weather, frogs, metabolism, phones

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The end! – The last of our big spring clean out left the building this week. The beloved husband did his clothing last. He tried on a checkered sport coat. The fit was perfect and so was the condition. It … Continue reading