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Bring in the New Year by Stretching your Creativity!

The beginning of a New Year always finds me reflecting on the past year, as well as, looking forward to the possibilities of the New Year.  I spent the last few days considering what I want to accomplish this year.  … Continue reading

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2012 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 15,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this … Continue reading

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Reliable Home-made Yogurt!

  I own two Salton yogurt makers:  a 5 cup and a 5 pint.  I have tried more recipes than I care to admit with little or no success.  Inevitably every recipe came out too runny for my palate.  I … Continue reading

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The Perfect Summer Dessert: Angel Food Cake

Angel Food Cake is a wonderful summer dessert!  It is a good choice for  health conscious folks, is light, and can be dressed up in a variety of ways.  My kids love it so much that for years it has … Continue reading

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Artisan Bread Made Easy with No Kneading!

I love bread.  It’s  one food I’ll never forgo.  I love to make bread too.  It is therapeutic for me to mix and knead the dough and there is absolutely nothing like the smell of bread, baking in the oven, … Continue reading

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Forsythia Bush in My Yard

Forsythia Bush in My Yard

The yellow blossoms just shout spring!

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Burst of Spring Transforms my Farm

I love these crocuses!  Crocuses are one of the earliest spring bulbs to “come alive” and their color stirs excitement every time I see them.   I love looking outside and watching the “greening of spring” on my farm.  The spring … Continue reading

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The Suds on Shampoo Bars

I have always purchased shampoo from the store.  I’ve tried shampoos made by a wide variety of companies over the years, with all kinds of attributes.  Some I bought repeatedly, others not so much.  Most liquid shampoos I’ve used require … Continue reading

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History Revisits in Peculiar Places.

My small farm has the good-fortune of having a creek work its way through the property.  It is located between my house and the garden.  It probably is more accurately described as a drainage ditch, but I like to think … Continue reading

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Tree Falling from an Icicle « Photo Nature Blog

Tree Falling from an Icicle « Photo Nature Blog. I have been following the Photo Nature Blog and recently I got a photograph that I had to share.  This picture is amazing! Nature at it’s simplest and best.  Please click … Continue reading

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