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The photo above may seem like an odd illustration for the title of this post, but read on to find out why I used it. Let’s face it, teenagers [...]
April 29, 2012
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I think people generally assume that since we live in an area that has such cold winters, that our growing options are limited. Maybe to some [...]
April 26, 2012
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Road-kill sounds nauseating to most people I know. So unbelievably hillbilly. So extraordinarily redneck. Others may find it absolutely [...]
April 24, 2012
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I must admit that I haven’t used my food dehydrator in quite some time. It’s been sitting above my cupboards collecting dust. Drying food [...]
April 24, 2012
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Tea used to be something I could take or leave but has now become a significant part of my routine. The word tea has an interesting history. When [...]
April 23, 2012
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It’s that phase of the year again, when the thunderstorms roll in with a vengeance, and a power outage becomes the inevitable. Get the candles [...]
April 22, 2012
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We live in a big drafty home and depend significantly on our wood stove for heat. It’s a lot of work, but saves us a fortune. We acquire all [...]
April 21, 2012
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Tole painting is enjoyable because you need not have any extraordinary skills. The patterns are often easy, simple designs and can be easily [...]
April 21, 2012
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What is a gemstone tree? Charming little bonsai trees made from twisting wire and gluing on leaves of semi-precious gemstones. They are then [...]
April 21, 2012
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Spring is the perfect time of year for propagating plants. The pictures above are Hydrangea. The parent plant was damaged during a wind storm and [...]
April 21, 2012
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My dog Ziggy is an utter clown. He will by no means amount to anything spectacular, with the exception of providing me with the entertainment, [...]
April 20, 2012
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The perfect picnic starts with that perfect spot. Mississippi Palisades State Park is one of those places. We usually keep it simple by [...]
April 20, 2012