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The Bufflehead Are Back!
Yesterday we spotted Bufflehead ducks at a local pond, swimming with the Canada geese. They’re back! We haven’t seen them since late February. So today, I took my camera and here are the results. A bit fuzzy, but the light was low … Continue reading
Posted in nature, photography
Tagged bird watching, Bufflehead, California, ducks, exercise, hobbies, nature, photography, taking a walk
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Bigfoot
During a stroll around the pond on our usual Nevada County, California walk yesterday, we came across a string of goslings across the path. There were four adults hanging around, including a goose of a different type than the Canada … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, nature, photography, sustainable living
Tagged bird watching, California, Canada goose, exercise, goslings, nature, photography, taking a walk
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A Snow Day in the California Foothills
After spending the long weekend on the coast enjoying a false spring, we returned to the Sierra foothills in time for a day-long snow frenzy. After a rainy fall it’s been a dry winter, so the precipitation was welcome. I was … Continue reading
Posted in art, DIY, home, nature, photography
Tagged art, California, exercise, home, nature, photography, snow, snowperson
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Cabin Fever
Today was a clear and sunny day in western Nevada County, California, and although the air was chilly, Sam and I decided to take a stroll in a local park several miles from the cabin. As the warmer air in the open was more … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, nature, photography
Tagged bird watching, California, exercise, nature, Nevada County, photography, raptor, Red-shouldered Hawk, taking a walk
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Picture a Day #248 – A Covered Bridge
This was the first weekend that we stayed at the cabin near my husband Sam’s new job in the Sierra foothills, instead of driving home. We decided to do a little exploring, so we headed over to South Yuba River State Park on … Continue reading
Posted in history, nature, photography, picture a day, travel
Tagged Bridgeport covered bridge, California, exercise, nature, photography, postaday, South Yuba River, taking a walk, travel
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Picture a Day #171 – In My June Garden
I worked in my garden most of the morning today. Then I was back out again after dinner. I harvested lettuce, cilantro, and radishes. I thinned and transplanted tomatoes. I supported squash, watered…you get the idea! The pole beans are climbing up the … Continue reading
Picture a Day #144 – A Ukulele Tale
Ever since I wrote a young adult novel several months ago about a girl who learns to play the ukulele, I have wanted to learn how to play one myself. I learned to play the guitar when I was in elementary school, … Continue reading
Posted in music, picture a day, writing
Tagged education, entertainment, exercise, hobbies, inspiration, musical instruments, postaday, rejuvenation, ukulele
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Picture a Day #107 – In My Garden
Finally, I was able to work in my garden today. I have been dodging rain showers and juggling other activities, but today it called to me, and I answered! There is a lot of work to do. Things got out … Continue reading
Picture a Day #85 – Morning Cereal with Something Extra
Morning cereal is a tradition in many households. I remember the corn flakes from my childhood. I also remember “hot cereal” for those times when you needed a little something extra. We never had hot oatmeal at my house. My … Continue reading
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Tagged exercise, family, food, morning, postaday, recipe
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When You're Bored 