I Love To Go A Gardening
Growing Our Life in Northern Michigan
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Go To Bed!
The turkey flock returned last night at around 7:30 p.m. I was really excited because they were coming right up to the deck. I was eager to see how close they would come and I had my camera out, videoing their approach, as they came… Continue Reading “Go To Bed!”
The Flock, the Toad, and 3 Pairs of Jeans
This past weekend was not highly productive, but it was enjoyable. I really needed to get some new jeans so Sunday EJ and I went to Meijer’s. For those who have never heard of Meijer’s, here are some fun facts: Meijer was founded in… Continue Reading “The Flock, the Toad, and 3 Pairs of Jeans”
The Alien Among Us
It’s a rainy day. The National Weather Service warned that we could have scattered thunderstorms and 1-3 inches of rain–or even more in some areas. For several hours this morning we just had a steady light rain and then the rain stopped. I think… Continue Reading “The Alien Among Us”
Spider-Buster
Tuesday EJ and moved stuff away from one section of the wall in the garage and then EJ began building shelves to hold all his pieces of lumber. He is going to build several shelves so that he can sort the lumber according to… Continue Reading “Spider-Buster”
My Mouse-Pelt Purse
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! The main project that I’ve hoped to accomplish this summer is getting the garage organized so that EJ has space to be creative. It’s been tough to find a weekend to work on it because we’ve had so much rain this… Continue Reading “My Mouse-Pelt Purse”
The National Cherry Festival Airshow
Last winter I read an article that suggested putting dog hair–accumulated from grooming–in a suet feeder to make it available for the birds to use in their nests. I thought that was a very good idea, especially since we have to put bird feeders… Continue Reading “The National Cherry Festival Airshow”
Wildflowers, Bears, and Thunderbirds
We woke up to another soggy morning. It had rained all night. The rain soon ended, but the sky was filled with dark gray clouds all day and the air felt heavy with moisture. The National Weather Service says that much of Northern Michigan… Continue Reading “Wildflowers, Bears, and Thunderbirds”
Showdown in Rabbit Meadow
The morning dawned cloudless and beautiful, but clouds gradually moved in throughout the morning. As predicted, rain moved in during midafternoon, beginning with sprinkles and gradually getting harder. However, the heavy rain that meteorologists said we could get–up to 2 inches–shifted south of us.… Continue Reading “Showdown in Rabbit Meadow”
Rainbows and Lilies
Yesterday was rainy. During the afternoon, people throughout Michigan started to share their photos of the rainbows they were seeing at Facebook. I didn’t see any rainbows until later in the afternoon. I noticed the sun lighting up the trees and I exclaimed, “Maybe… Continue Reading “Rainbows and Lilies”
Morning Ruckus
Saturday was a very pleasant day. There were lots of puffy clouds, but the temperatures were pleasantly cool. EJ and I admired the beautiful wildflowers as we walked down the driveway to get the mail. Our neighbors all mow acres of their lawn but we… Continue Reading “Morning Ruckus”
Yellowed-Bellied Sapsucker
Our alarm goes off every morning at 6 a.m. First thing I do is pull on my old raggedy pair of jeans and an old shirt and then go let the ducks and chickens out of their coop and fill the ducks’ pools. As… Continue Reading “Yellowed-Bellied Sapsucker”
Great Crested Flycatcher
Yesterday I finished the Peppermint Candy Coasters that a woman ordered from Teric’s Treasures. I boxed it and was going to mail it this morning. I had to get to the post office and back before JJ had to leave for work at 9:30… Continue Reading “Great Crested Flycatcher”
Hundred-Acre Woods
With my Premium WordPress upgrade, I get access to a lot of new layouts. I was really drawn to this one, which enables me to give my guests the option of going to the blog or my store, and which I think has a… Continue Reading “Hundred-Acre Woods”
The Plunge
So I took the plunge and upgraded my WordPress Blog! The upgrade gives me a lot of new features, including new templates and fonts. I will be playing around with them over the next few days so expect surprising changes when you visit. If… Continue Reading “The Plunge”
Down and Up
As soon as EJ left for work this morning, I walked up and down our long steep driveway three times. Well, actually I walked down and up, but it’s easier to say up and down. I came into the house and took my shower and ate breakfast,… Continue Reading “Down and Up”
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