Monthly Archives: January 2009

Enough, already

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Annette

I’ve been reading about the woman who gave birth to octuplets when she had six kids at home – or, rather, at her mother’s home – already. I’ve of a single mind about this woman: there is no way anyone … Continue reading →

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Guessing game

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Annette

The seedlings are making good progress, and with a couple of days out in the warmer air and sunshine, even the peppers are coming up. Of course, Mother Nature has decided to turn down the heat a little, but only … Continue reading →

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Signs of the times

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Annette

On (yet another) visit to the dentist today – another root canal, yay – I saw these signs: From a church: “If I’m ok and your ok then why did Jesus die on the cross?” Beyond what I see as … Continue reading →

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Charting

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Annette
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Associations

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Annette

Last week, a sign popped up on our property, out by the roadside. From the rear, it was a sign for some home builder. We were going to take it down, but on the front, saw a message about a … Continue reading →

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Reseeding

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Annette

My poor leggy seedlings. They all collapsed. So, I’m having a do-over, as we used to say, and replacing all those not hardy enough to make it with fresh seed. The weather this week is supposed to be gorgeous (and … Continue reading →

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Death by drowning

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Annette

That’s my official pronouncement, and I’m sticking to it. Mostly I’m sticking to that because I pulled this creature from the bottom of the deep end of the pool. Obviously it wasn’t one of those freakish water spiders I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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Test veg

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Annette

There are some things you really can’t tell a thing about until you pull one out of the ground. A parsnip, for instance. Coming along nicely. Another month-ish, and this batch should be ready to pull completely. I have some … Continue reading →

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Frozen

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Annette

Splashdown from running taps can really create some lovely natural artwork.

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Sprouting

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Annette

You would think it was spring around here – except for the temps that are supposed to drop into the teens. I think I’ve had enough of winter already. This is Florida, after all. I’m a little concerned about some … Continue reading →

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