Archive | May, 2008

Caterpillar Killers

31. May 2008

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That would be us. And I thought it was going to be a relaxing Saturday. I went out to get the mail this morning, and took a stroll to the other side of the yard (about 120 feet across). I had been working in the other garden beds so far and hadn’t attempted to weed/feed/re-mulch [...]

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God Made Rainy Days…

30. May 2008

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… so gardeners could get the housework done. Ever heard that quote? We’ve had a few sunny days, so my house is dirty, lol. But my gardens are growing. We’ve had frost warnings the past few days despite the daytime sunshine. Can you believe it?! Two days until June and we have FROST warnings! Argh! [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Waiting

27. May 2008

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That cartoon expresses how I feel these days, lol. I’m complaining that I have a home renovation blog, and I’m not renovating! I wish I could say we are renovating right now… but I can’t. We’re in a lull, as rising cost-of-living prices and job problems have swallowed up my savings and burst my bubble. [...]

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What’s Old is New Again

26. May 2008

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Here’s an interesting story I found today; it echoes something I wrote here, and what I also blogged about here. Energy fears looming, new survivalists prepare Convinced the planet’s oil supply is dwindling and the world’s economies are heading for a crash, some people around the country are moving onto homesteads, learning to live off [...]

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For the Stylish Flopper

24. May 2008

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Well, ladies, summertime garb is upon us! I don’t know about you, but my 8-year old hiking boots and 5-year old leather sandals have seen a lot of action. Time to get a replacement. Believe it or not, my husband is always reminding me that I need to get new shoes! I have… three pairs [...]

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