Author Archives
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Sex education….science vs. religion
I grew up in a generation in which sex education was simple anatomy. This went in there. Man+Woman=Baby There were some diseases you could perhaps catch, but they were easily cured by penicillin. Penicillin I was taught was discovered entirely… Read More ›
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So WHAT did I end up buying?
Vintage/junk shops are one of my guilty pleasures. Sure I have enough junk of my own, though not as much as my friend William Price. I take a camera along always: 1.To see if a friend might like me to… Read More ›
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Florida Theme Friday Fun Flick
Our friend Eric Vicaria is enjoying getting to know his new camera. That means a lot of photographs! I couldn’t resist sharing a few of the Sunshine State while I’m “enjoying” winter in New Hampshire. First off, what spider is… Read More ›
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Two Women Detectives, Two Different Styles
My doctors have told me one way to deal with having arthritis is to develop new interests. If on the one hand I have to give up travelling as much as I used to, I can find new things to… Read More ›
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Happy Birthday Jesus!….oh and mom also
Originally posted on Yankee Skeptic:
My mom was born on December 25th. The only people that have a worse birthday date are those born on December 24th and December 26th. At least a 25th birthday brings with it some distinction.… -
A very Vermont Holiday scene…..
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More Felted Decorations…..and a Santa Parrot
My co blogger Naomi asked me to make some Santa head ornaments using wool felting. Her inspiration was a photograph of a Santa head. Then I decided to try to make wee Santas. I decided to take the Santa ornament… Read More ›
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A Happy Police Story, or We Love the Moon
This is a FB update from a good friend Randy. I thought I would share it, as there are so many negative stories about the law enforcement officers out there. Here is one slightly surreal one from Colorado. “So, I’m… Read More ›
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Trix and her ghost….
My friend Jim has a teenager living with him, a beautiful rescue cat named Trix. She can play fetch like a champ. She also seems to be playing “Pepper’s Ghost” with a Trix ghost here. More information on “Pepper’s Ghost”… Read More ›
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Deadwood, why it is good
Deadwood is of course a terrific series, but also important is DEAD WOOD. I first learned about the importance of dead wood when I did volunteer work at the Woodland Dunes Nature Center in Two Rivers Wisconsin. Part of the… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 