They tell me over at PostADay that we are 1/3 of the way there. Well, I’m 1/3 minus 2, or something. I think that there were a couple of days there with bonus posts, so it will all even out in the end. Also, if you’ve been with me for the long haul, you’ve probably [...]
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Today’s Daily Prompt was: “Describe the unhealthiest meal you’ve ever eaten. How did you feel afterwards?“ I probably can’t dredge up the True Answer to this question, being the one that could be verified by friends and family. It probably includes nachos, though. I will, nonetheless, tell you about my favourite unhealthy meal, because it [...]
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This week in the garden: 1. Coltsfoot. This is also called son-before-the-father, because the flowers come out before the leaves. It is considered a weed by the powers-that-be, but is considered a food by the honeybees, and comes out about 2 weeks before the dandelions. It is therefore welcome, and one of the early signs [...]
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Everybody keeps telling me that it’s all about the cats. Feel free to generate LOL captions.
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After ten straight hours of bingeing on chocolate eggs, what eventually hatched was a scheme. Lacking a phaeton-and-four, it was a simple plan. (The author has just finished a Jane Austen book, and is thinking of seasides, horse-drawn carriages, and misadventures that result in stays of se’ennight, ending in marriage.) It began as a casual [...]
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For the Weekly Photo Challenge
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Welcome to the Earth Day Blog Carnival This post is part of the Earth Day Blog Carnival hosted by Child of the Nature Isle and Monkey Butt Junction. Each participant has shared their practices and insights of earth friendly, environmentally conscious, eco-living. This carnival is our way to share positive information and inspiration that can [...]
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I have a recurring problem in my life, and it manifests everywhere. I happen to know that it is a common problem. I call it “one thing too many”. It works like this. I prune the contents of a room – any room, but lets assume my “office” since that was my most recent target. [...]
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Analyze This: On Not Giving Stuff Up
This post comes with a caveat: It is an exploration of systems, the limits of agency, and the social constructs that preclude giving up my car… yet. I am not looking for sympathy, nor am I beating myself up over my limitations in the face of the myths of Western civilization. I recognize that I [...]
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