Monthly Archives: May 2013

The Project

When our friend, Dean Beguhl, was here last week to attend a wood carver’s class it was interesting to see his progress at the end of each day. I took pictures every day. The class was at the Midland County … Continue reading

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Thank You for This Outstanding Achievement Award

It is an honor to be nominated by fellow bloggers that I follow and greatly admire. Thank you so much, TERSIABURGER! THE 7 QUESTIONS: 1-If you could create your planet what would it look like? – Beautiful nature. 2-If you … Continue reading

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Can Anything Good Come From A Cottonwood Tree?

We have a huge Cottonwood Tree over by our pond. I’ve never liked it. I took a picture of it last winter just because it’s so big and was so bare. Trees standing so stark and bare fascinate me.  A … Continue reading

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Oh Deer, Where Can The Mama Be?

My grandson, Armon, and a couple friends went to our pond to look for frogs. Armon came running back, “Grandma, Grandma, come see the deer! There are two babies!” I had my camera in my hand already but not expecting … Continue reading

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My Old Friend, Dean

Dean and I first met when I was 17 years old. He was 18. We were both born in the same year but he in the spring and me in the late fall. He was a senior in high school … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Sydney

Happy Birthday, Sydney! About 11 or 12 years ago I was having trouble remembering May 21 as your birthday. You were just a tiny little girl when you told me your birthday is 21 of May! I’ve never forgotten it … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary, Rob & Jessica

Happy Anniversary, Rob and Jessica! 17 years? Oh, how time flies! …especially when you’re having fun! Life is never dull at your house with your family of four kids, although Tyler is gone now. With the trees all leafed out … Continue reading

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Don’t You Just Love Spring?

Don’t you just love spring? I do, even though it’s not my favorite season, I still love it. All the flowers and green grass and leaves, the birds, etc. Last week was warm, it even got into the 80’s. This … Continue reading

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Jerry Won The Battle Over The Bird Feeder

We used to have such a battle with squirrels and raccoon’s over the bird feeder. But Jerry took it on as a personal battle to be won and…he won!!! We only use sun flower seeds for the feeder. That seems to … Continue reading

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A Big Job Worth It In The End

When we built our log home we downsized from our big five bedroom house. We’ve lived here for 17 years now and I need more room! One thing we didn’t think too much about was storage space! Oh, we have … Continue reading

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