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Published on 2010-12-17 09:16:00
If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?- Albert EinsteinI started blogging when I switched jobs several years back, as I needed to learn what I would be teaching. It’s the same reason I started my online sto > read more
Leftovers!
Published on 2010-11-22 12:16:00
The best part of Thanksgiving are the days off from work! Don’t get me wrong – I love my job – but there are a whole lot of little things that I need to do to get ready for the holidays. There’s no better time or place than wrapped up warmly > read more
Cutting back
Published on 2010-11-08 07:54:00
Now that the temperatures finally dropping, it’s time to clean the garden a bit. In Florida, regardless of whatever’s recommended, I have to prune twice a year.The first pruning comes in the spring to gear up for the growing season as recommended > read more
Standing Sentry!
Published on 2010-10-25 07:45:00
Friends know that Tania has always been a little bit protective of the house. In fact, they probably wondered what I was thinking when my sweet baby nipped at their heels! It’s a Corgi thing. Tania stands sentry even when we’re just hanging out i > read more
Update on the neighborhood
Published on 2010-10-11 07:34:00
The neighbor on the right sent his tree guy over to ask about my palms. It’s nice not to have to schedule these things myself actually. When the guy climbed up to remove the hanging clumps of pine nuts, he dislodged a nest with 2 baby squirrels. He > read more
Subsequent Subcutaneous
Published on 2010-09-27 07:25:00
Tania has developed kidney disease. You’d think this would be a terrible thing for a little, elderly dog. It is – for Mom!Because unless she’s actually feeling bad, Tania doesn’t know she’s sick. And of course, I took her to the vet immedia > read more
Back to School!
Published on 2010-09-13 07:23:00
Once Labor Day passes, the labor begins. Least that’s what my students tell me. But school doesn’t have to be difficult! Here’s some tips for mastering the toughest of subjects:Eat breakfast! Your body and mind need fuel to operate at their bes > read more
The scourge of spurge?
Published on 2010-09-03 10:00:00
Weeding is probably the one thing that everyone hate about gardening. No matter what efforts you take - no matter how much you mulch, no matter how closely you plant - what you don't want will grow right where you don't want it! If you start with see > read more
Gaga for Gaillardia!
Published on 2010-08-23 10:00:00
One flower came out the clear champion of our unexpected February frosts. Similar to a daisy, but a lusher bush, gaillardia is also known as blanket flower. Its cheery red and yellow flowers blanket the central plains of the U.S. and pop up in Florid > read more
Lost and Found!
Published on 2010-08-09 10:00:00
August is vacation month! Traditionally, most of Europe shuts down in August and why not?! Everyone needs a good break now and again just like:maggie and milly and molly and may went down to the beach(to play one day)and maggie discovered a shell tha > read more