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3 JUNE 2022 PEARLS

My mother was born in June – the month that has been assigned pearls as its birthstone. My mother loved pearls. She had a pearl engagement ring and also a pearl necklace that she always wore. Two of my daughters, … Continue reading

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2 JUNE 2022 TURNING THE TIDE

All over the world, people are undertaking the huge task of reversing the damage that humans have caused. One such project has taken place in London. The multi-million dollar task of creating an underground, high speed subway system, made it … Continue reading

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1 JUNE 2022 HYDROPONICS

Some of the vegetables and herbs that we buy at our local supermarkets are now grown hydroponically. This means that they are grown without soil. The initial setup for hydroponics can be expensive because it requires a greenhouse and/or grow … Continue reading

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31 MAY 2022 PUSH MOWERS

Earlier in the season I bought a reel mower for cutting the grass, which is mostly weeds, in my yard. I was cutting it early on Sunday morning and I did not have to be concerned about waking up my … Continue reading

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27 MAY 2022 NO CONFLICT

When confronted by antagonistic, angry people, I will not enter into conflict. As soon as I realize that someone wants to argue and they have entered into that mode where they only want to be heard and do not want … Continue reading

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26 MAY 2022 THE SOUNDS

At last it is beginning to feel like spring. We can open up our doors and windows and step outside without a coat, anticipating the wonderful sounds and smells of fresh air and bright sunshine. But, the disappointment is like … Continue reading

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25 MAY 2022 ARE WE BECOMING NUMB?

The frequency of school shootings has become almost commonplace since the one that happened at Columbine High School in 1999. The number of guns being made and sold should be cause for alarm, but instead of banning them, more people … Continue reading

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24 May 2022 BREAKFAST

Why and who came up with the idea that humans need to eat three meals a day? Our bodies are easily trained to expect food at certain times when we fall into a routine of feeding them; but eating only … Continue reading

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23 MAY 2022 MEAGER OFFERINGS

Winter is fighting to maintain its control here in this part of the country and the birds appear to be somewhat dazed and confused. We are in our seventh month of winter and I am sure that like me, they … Continue reading

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20 MAY 2022 BABY FORMULA

I cannot help wondering why humans have created a society where so many are dependent upon man made products. The Earth has provided us with so much, for free, and yet we disregard much of it. Human mothers are provided … Continue reading

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