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SITY: Hairy Violets

Posted on 04/16/2012 by chick

I never knew, until I moved into this house with its overgrown lawn, that there were different types of violets. I had encountered the common blues and whites before in countless places. I thought that they accounted for all of … Continue reading →

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Today Is a Good Day

Posted on 04/15/2012 by chick

My parents came to visit today. It was great to see them. They brought toys and candy, which pleased the children, and they brought clothes for the children, which pleased me. And now I am enjoying what’s left of my … Continue reading →

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Favorite Thing: Violet Vase

Posted on 04/15/2012 by chick

I love the flowers of spring. Violets are among my favorites. And when I first saw the springtime sea of violets surrounding our new house, I wanted to bring their beauty inside, but I had no vases small enough. I … Continue reading →

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Pass

Posted on 04/14/2012 by chick

I feel bad about abandoning any book before I finish reading it, but sometimes it’s necessary. Here are two books that I abandoned recently. Quest for the Faradawn by Richard Ford Grade: not graded A note on the author of … Continue reading →

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SITY: More Moss

Posted on 04/13/2012 by chick

I love moss. It’s soft to walk on. Its greenness somehow makes a hot day seem cooler. It’s also beautiful. Just in case that wasn’t enough moss for you, here are links to previous posts that included pictures of moss: … Continue reading →

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SITY: Japanese Andromeda

Posted on 04/11/2012 by chick

Japanese andromeda is a wonderful shrub. It has beautiful, fragrant, long-lasting flowers in abundant clusters that provide a sumptuous feast for many different types of insects. But because the flowers are so unruly, they’re hard to photograph. I took shot … Continue reading →

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Dada!

Posted on 04/09/2012 by chick

Dear Livia, Sometimes you are a lot like your brother. You do so many of the same things he did at your age, from throwing unwanted food off your tray, to shredding books, to climbing on the table, and on … Continue reading →

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SITY: First Tick?

Posted on 04/04/2012 by chick

I went outside today to check on Spring’s progress. I took some pictures. I forgot to do a tick check when I came inside. While it’s the only time I’ve forgotten since the weather turned warmer, I should be more … Continue reading →

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SITY: Lucky Find

Posted on 04/03/2012 by chick

I found the first four-leaf clover of the season. I picked the clover and gave it to my husband, who gave it to our son. So I’m not sure which one of us gets the good luck. Maybe we share … Continue reading →

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Favorite Thing: “3×5”

Posted on 04/01/2012 by chick

Ever since my friend posted a photo of a sunrise on her blog, I’ve had a John Mayer song stuck in my head. The song, from Mayer’s first studio album, Room for Squares, is called “3×5.” Ironically, the lyrics are … Continue reading →

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