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February ’24 in Review

Posted on March 6, 2024 by carolee

The early days of February more than made up for the dismal gloom of January! There were 22 glorious, sunny days that not only lifted spirits, but energized the body and got the blood flowing! Although some days were still … Continue reading →

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January ’24 in Review

Posted on February 15, 2024 by carolee

The above photo of the potager was taken on one of the very few (only 6!) sunny days in the entire dismal, gloomy month of January. It was a fairly quiet month, with fewer meetings than usual. Mother only had … Continue reading →

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And February just flew by!

Posted on March 9, 2023 by carolee

I intended to do a February monthly review in a timely fashion, but here it is March 9th already! It’s always perplexed me how a month that’s only two days shorter than most of the others SEEMS so very much … Continue reading →

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February: Monthly review

Posted on March 9, 2022 by carolee

Let’s just begin the review of February by saying that we received only 31% of the possible hours of sunshine for the month. I didn’t even know such records were kept until our local weatherman reported it at month’s end. … Continue reading →

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January: Monthly review

Posted on February 11, 2022 by carolee

Once again I have dawdled in getting the monthly review out in a timely fashion. January seems long ago. I can barely remember New Year’s Eve and the entire month seems like one long, gray blur. Normally here in north … Continue reading →

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December: Monthly Review

Posted on January 5, 2022 by carolee

This post closes out the final month of 2021, the dreary month of December that would be nearly unbearable if it were not for the cheery holiday decorations, Christmas movies, special dishes (even if there is no one to share … Continue reading →

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November: Monthly Review

Posted on December 17, 2021 by carolee

“Better late than never” applies to this monthly review post. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been scrambling to get items crossed off the “outdoor job list” before the snow flies again and the ground freezes solid. For some … Continue reading →

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October: Monthly Review

Posted on November 8, 2021 by carolee

As I write this, I’m watching the first of the golden leaves of the black walnut trees falling like lazy snowflakes, through the windows formerly blocked by shrubbery! It’s a bit later in the morn than when I took this … Continue reading →

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September: Monthly Review

Posted on October 18, 2021 by carolee

This post has been a long time coming, and there are no valid excuses other than the oft heard “life happens” or “it’s been busy” or “writer’s block” and truthfully, it’s been a bit of all those. The looming threat … Continue reading →

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August: Monthly review

Posted on September 8, 2021 by carolee

Yet another month just flew by! Overall, August was hot and dry, very dry so much of the time was spent watering. As I look at this photo, I am reminded of all the days with gorgeous blue skies. I … Continue reading →

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