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8 NOVEMBER 2024 THE GRASSHOPPER MOUSE

By chance, I came across a YouTube video about a carnivorous mouse known as the grasshopper mouse, aka Onychomys leucogaster. While it is rare, it fortunately is not endangered. As their name implies, they eat grasshoppers and other arthropods; and … Continue reading

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6 NOVEMBER 2024 HISTORIC

I had not realized how anxious I had become about the 2024 election. Today; however, I am overcome with relief. This is not so much because former president Trump has won the election; but because I have seen that more … Continue reading

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31 OCTOBER 2024 THE GREAT EXAMPLE

I began following and supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seven months ago, after becoming disillusioned with what I was hearing on PBS and NPR. I have listened to countless videos of RFK Jr’s talks and interviews; and I have been … Continue reading

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29 OCTOBER 2024 THE UNFINISHED CONVERSATION

I wish to apologize to my faithful readers, for my long absence. This has not been for lack of things to say; but for lack of energy. Many hours a day for the past six months have been spent weeding, … Continue reading

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27 JULY 2024 PRACTICAL REVERENCE

I am re-reading Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer; which I suspect will become a timeless classic. It is filled with profound wisdom that would appear inconceivable to most people today. She shares in the book the “Honorable Harvest,” the … Continue reading

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21 JULY 2024 SUMMER RAIN

One of the things that I love most about summer is a good rainstorm. I love to listen to the thunder. I love the sound of rain – the pitter patter against the window pane. I love the fresh smell … Continue reading

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13 JULY 2024 CONVOLVULUS

My battle with Convolvulus sepium (better known as bindweed) is one that I will probably never win. And, like so many people, I will not resort to chemical warfare because unlike them, I know that it will never be completely … Continue reading

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5 JULY 2024 OUT OF RESPECT

A few years ago, I spent the 4th of July with a friend who had suffered grievous injuries while he was a soldier in Vietnam. He had been exposed to Agent Orange and watched for the remainder of his life, … Continue reading

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28 JUNE 2024 MAN OR BOY?

Last night I listened to an interview with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the Dr. Phil program. Kennedy was given the opportunity to address many of the issues that we are all concerned about. It was brought out that many … Continue reading

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20 JUNE 2024 ESCAPING TO THE GARDEN

People find all kinds of ways to escape the stresses of modern life. This morning we have had a brief thunderstorm so I am forced to stay indoors for awhile rather than running straight away to the garden. Being outdoors … Continue reading

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