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Metamorphoses

Posted on 05/18/2013 by chick

Dear Kids, When I was a child your grammie used to tuck me into a “cocoon” at bedtime. She tucked the blankets under me, from head to toe, so that I was as snug as a bug in a rug. … Continue reading →

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Favorite Thing: Being a Mom

Posted on 05/12/2013 by chick

I don’t really have any nicknames to speak of, just a shortened version of my given name that friends sometimes use. I had other nicknames once upon a time, but the people that called me by them are no longer … Continue reading →

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Way Up Close

Posted on 05/11/2013 by chick

Sometimes I like to crop the heck out of a picture, just to see how it will look.

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Mystery Flower #14

Posted on 05/10/2013 by chick

I found this Mystery Flower growing in the woods behind a big tree. I had a hard time getting pictures, because it was off the path and I didn’t want to step on any other plants. Plus the insects were … Continue reading →

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Walking in Spring

Posted on 05/09/2013 by chick

I don’t often go into the woods at this time of the year. I don’t like the heat, and there are ticks everywhere. It was a beautiful day Sunday, though. And since my husband cleared a path through the brush … Continue reading →

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SITY: Comparisons

Posted on 05/08/2013 by chick

I like to post pictures of my violets every year, and some of my favorites are the tiny ones. They expanded their range this year, which put them into contact with the full-size varieties. And that, of course, offered opportunities … Continue reading →

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SITY: First Honey Bee

Posted on 05/07/2013 by chick

I have not seen very many honey bees over the last few years. And every year we hear more stories about colony collapse disorder. So I worry every spring that there will be no more bees. It is always a … Continue reading →

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Mystery Flower #13

Posted on 05/06/2013 by chick

As I mentioned in last Friday’s post, there is an invasive plant that is trying to take over my violets’ turf. I have been unable to identify it, and I suppose that means it’s a good subject for a Mystery … Continue reading →

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SITY: This Means War

Posted on 05/03/2013 by chick

This plant, whatever it is, spreads fast. It’s not terribly ugly. I actually like its purplish foliage and bright blue flowers. But it’s taking over my violets’ turf. That’s not acceptable. And it spreads by runner, making it even more … Continue reading →

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Vacation Story

Posted on 05/02/2013 by chick

Last year we vacationed in New Hampshire. There weren’t a heck of a lot of obvious destination activities in that area of the country. But, since we liked interesting minerals, and one of Livia’s favorite activities was picking up rocks, … Continue reading →

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