Though she has been offered a leaf blower, my dear friend chooses to rake her leaves the old-fashioned way --- because she wants to be sure to hear the melodious, rattling trumpet-like call of the sandhill cranes as they fly over! She doesn’t want to miss a single awe-inspiring moment of these majestic birds…
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Photo copyright Christopher Jordan While visiting the east coast this past December, my family took an evening drive to a “Winter Wonderland.” For $18, we were able to drive through three miles of outdoor light displays. Holiday tunes played in time to the light display. The displays were made of silver, blue, red, green and gold lights welded to metal frames in the shapes of larger-than-life castles, horse drawn carriages, poinsettias, wreaths, snowmen, St. Nick, the Grinch, pine trees, leaping deer, dinosaurs and exploding volcanoes…
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Photo Courtesy of: Kathy Malone In the evening, when my head feels like it is still spinning from the adventures of the day, sitting outside and enjoying the night helps me to unwind. Even during this cold time of year, bundling up and sitting outside sends waves of relaxation through me when I see the stars and hear the calls of the barred owls…
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When you look at this picture, what do you see? You see the goldenrod seed falling from the head of a goldenrod plant, right? But past that, what do you see? Do you see the seed falling to the ground, being rained on in the spring, growing into a seedling, then a maturing into a flowering plant…
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Ok, I think my family is ready. We have the woodstove going and plenty of firewood to keep the house warm; our winter coats, hats, mittens, and boots are all by the front door; and we have an extra-large supply of non-perishable goods in our pantry in the event that we get snowed in. Yes, we are ready. Bring on the winter weather…
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Please note: The 2015 derby was cancelled due to lack of ice. A crisp clear dawn spent on a…
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Gift giving for me is a challenge; I'm always searching for the perfect item for my loved ones. I…
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