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One Hundred Words-Stories
Yesterday, I composed six word stories with a group of middle school students. They are my favorite age group; they’re raw. Most of them have not yet learned the subtle art of aloofness. We used pages torn from magazines, scissors, … Continue reading
One Hundred Words-Inspiration
Where does inspiration live? It’s hiding in the imagination, waiting to be awakened by our senses. All we need is a stimulus, and there it is, ready to be explored. We had snow on the ground for days before I … Continue reading
One Hundred Words-California Snowing
After a week away visiting family, we drove back between storms to several inches of snow. This is unusual in the foothills, and exciting for this native Californian. But last week I learned why my husband, a native New Yorker, … Continue reading
One Hundred Words-A Journey
Two months ago today, I began a journey. I switched from daily reading to daily writing. My goal was a novel I’d enjoy creating as much as reading. It was thrilling to find my voice. Some days I’ve bogged down; … Continue reading
Pandemic Journal, Day Twenty
With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, the media has been full of articles about face masks. Continue reading
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Tagged COVID-19, face masks, PPE, school, sewing, Spring Break
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Pandemic Journal, Day Six
All we can do is our part, and do it to the best of our ability. Continue reading
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Tagged COVID-19, distance learning, pandemic, social distancing, working from home
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Pandemic Journal, Day One
This is an account of my experience as a bystander in what has become a tragedy in some parts of the world. So far it is a cautionary tale where I live, but that could change in the near future. Wherever you are, I hope you are healthy! Continue reading
May Garden
Year two in my vegetable garden is starting with cool weather crops. The abundant rain we have had along with mild temperatures has encouraged my leafy vegetables and root crops to get rolling. Yesterday I thinned the radishes, snow peas … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, food, home, nature, outdoor activities, sustainable living
Tagged organic gardening
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Herbs in the Garden
Here we are, approaching the middle of spring. The days are getting longer and warmer, and the veggie seeds you planted have sprouted and are beginning to look like real plants! While you wait patiently for your garden to mature, … Continue reading
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Tagged herbs, organic gardening
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Give a Fig
On a recent field trip for my UC CA Naturalist class, I was able to obtain several cuttings of a white fig. I rooted them in water, but after some investigating I discovered that the cool weather may be impeding … Continue reading
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Tagged fruit trees, organic gardening
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