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Nature’s Persistence

Posted on 07/29/2013 by chick

I am often impressed by Nature’s persistence. Look at this tree growing out of a rock. There’s a sad bush on the border of our yard that appears to be some kind of blueberry/huckleberry. It doesn’t get a lot of … Continue reading →

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How Nice

Posted on 07/20/2013 by chick

I had a good uncle . . . . His principal complaint about other human beings was that they seldom noticed it when they were happy. So when we were drinking lemonade under an apple tree in the summer, say, … Continue reading →

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SITY: It’s Raining, It’s Pouring

Posted on 05/26/2013 by chick

In honor of this weekend’s very rainy weather, I offer you some photos from a wet day earlier this month.

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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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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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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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Life Changes

Posted on 05/01/2013 by chick

Some of the ways in which my life has changed since having children: My pockets are always full of Kleenex Snot has no power over me. I’ll reach right into a kid’s nose and pull out a booger. I sound … Continue reading →

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Sixth?

Posted on 04/19/2013 by chick

Can it really be my sixth blog anniversary? It can and it is. I wish I had something profound to say. I wish I had something to say. I don’t. So I’m going to borrow from the words of the great … Continue reading →

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A Week of Spring

Posted on 04/14/2013 by chick

Monday: One of the most beautiful spring days ever. When my husband went to pick up Marshall at his bus stop, Livia and I sneaked out in our bare feet, sat upon the sun-warmed rocks, played with sticks, and admired … Continue reading →

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