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Yay, it’s my volunteer day

I'm off to one of my favorite annual events.  I'm so excited, it is a fun way to end the summer. I hope it doesn't rain.  It's not supposed to.  The weather predictions are for a nice cool, 70-ish kind of day. I wrote about my first experience with this event, click here, I hope… Continue reading Yay, it’s my volunteer day

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The mystery of fallen Zinnia seeds – a yellow bandit reveals his beak

If you wait for the right moment and pay attention, you can catch bandits in action. Earlier this month, I discovered Zinnia seeds on the leaves of the plant.  I thought I was a terrible plant mom.  I just knew it had to be a bird that was attacking the flowers.  I didn't know which… Continue reading The mystery of fallen Zinnia seeds – a yellow bandit reveals his beak

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A Two-minute post

Can I share a two-minute post with you? A short post.  Not related at all to George Orwell, by the way. A short post, by me...just little ol' me, who tends to ramble? Can I do it? The clock is ticking... Meanwhile, at the trail cam...every day, we can see my main man (aka, Mr.)… Continue reading A Two-minute post

Adventures · Inspiration

It’s Monday Again

As you reflect on your weekend, are the memories of what you did a blur to you this lovely Monday morning too? I want to run outside and scream, "Where the h*ll did my weekend go?" It vanished right before my eyes. Saturday morning, after taking a 4-mile walk around the neighborhood with Mr., I… Continue reading It’s Monday Again

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6 blogging lessons I’ve learned

When you woke up this morning were you thinking about a decision you made 6 years ago? Some decisions make a HUGE impact, whereas other decisions make only tiny differences in our lives.  And you know what, contrary to what we’re told to believe, it is okay to embrace small changes/choices we make in our… Continue reading 6 blogging lessons I’ve learned

Adventures · Cheers

How reflections on your intentions can catch you by surprise

As I stood here yesterday (yeah, I have a standing desk), I reflected on the day before and my wish for a vacation day.  I reflected on how long it had been since I took a day and flew the empty nest on a whim. Other people do it all the time, it looks like… Continue reading How reflections on your intentions can catch you by surprise