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Picture a Day #64 – Ringed Turtle Dove
Interesting article about this “dove of the bible” which originated in Africa. This photo was taken outside my house this am. There was a small flock in the neighborhood, but a red-shouldered hawk was apparently hunting them. Haven’t seen more than … Continue reading
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Tagged bird watching, California, home, nature, postaday
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Picture a Day #60 – Rainy Day Daffodils
These cheerful flowers brightened a very damp day!
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Tagged California, flowers, gardening, nature, postaday
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Picture a Day #58 – Mocking Bird
This mockingbird has been playing hard to get for several weeks. It likes to perch on the heavily pruned mulberry in front of our living room window, that has not yet leafed out. It flies away when I open the front door. … Continue reading
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Tagged bird watching, California, entertainment, mockingbird, nature, postaday, song, video
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Picture a Day #49 – Baking Bread
There’s something about late winter and baking. As our thoughts turn to spring, we need a little encouragement to hang in there. This recipe for banana bread is quick, easy, and provides a treat to take with you on those … Continue reading
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Tagged food, hobbies, holiday treats, home, postaday, recipe
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Picture a Day #21-Cookie Recipe
It wouldn’t be January unless someone, somewhere, was baking cookies! Here in coastal California, it’s raining like it hasn’t rained yet this winter. Definite cookie-baking weather. I took the recipe from the rolled oats box, and tweaked it. Here’s what I … Continue reading
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Tagged baking, California, food, home, postaday, recipe
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Picture a Day #8
This image reminds me of the expression, “cute as a bug.” But although this creature is referred to as a ladybug or ladybird, it is of course not a bug or bird, but an insect. This nice, fresh-looking lettuce is making me hungry…for salad, … Continue reading
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Tagged gardening, insect, ladybird, ladybug, lettuce, postaday
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Time to Celebrate!
One year ago yesterday I began this blog, and I have stayed with it , more or less. There is the matter of August, which seems to be missing for some reason. Best not to ask why. Must have been … Continue reading
Hot Cocoa
It’s the middle of December, and the winter holidays are rapidly approaching. The air is crisp, and may cause you to gasp as you escape from a warm, cozy building and soon wish you hadn’t. You might decide to return to … Continue reading
To Do Lists, Math Doodles, and Peas
Sometimes I’m bored when I have a long list of things to do. The problem is my list has nothing fun on it…Humans tend to avoid uninteresting tasks. So it’s important to include some fun stuff on your To Do list. Sprinkle the fun … Continue reading
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Tagged art, family, food, home, thoughts, variety
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Ginger Bears
When you are feeling the urge to be creative and you don’t want to spend all day on a project, try reclaiming something previously made. Pull out the gingerbread cookie dough that you didn’t quite finish baking because you were … Continue reading
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Tagged craft ideas, family, food, hobbies, holiday treats, home
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