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About tinthia

Wondering, searching, and wandering, I'm an earth witch with a desire to get it right in my lifetime. The flow of the river feeds my inner goddess and fuels my soul. Blessed be. :}

How many Garnier colored brunettes does it take to snowblow a driveway?

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One, if she figures out that the snowblower has gears. Yup, I’ve used my second-hand snowblower twice and never knew it had gears.  Third time is the charm. All it took was slipping onto my face. While lying on the … Continue reading

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Peeing standing-up, helpful men, ducks, and other good stuff.

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I’ve always wanted the ability to pee standing-up. Men have it so easy, just point and go. Beer bottles, test tubes, any narrow-necked item will do. They can even write their name in the snow. For women, peeing in an … Continue reading

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That which does not kill us makes us stronger.

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Nietzsche must have been speaking about plumbing when he penned this statement. If not, I’m sure he would have agreed that plumbing issues would definately qualify. The morning started with a blocked toilet. It should have been an easy task. A … Continue reading

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Water and Soggy Uggs

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It turns out all the science stuff I teach my students has come back to bite me on my soggy Uggs. Stuff like water becoming less dense when it freezes, which is a sciency way of saying water expands when … Continue reading

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Christmas Day Massacre

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Spoiler Alert!!! Do not read this post, or look at the photos, if you have a delicate stomach. December 25 started as any other winter day on the Concord River — brilliant sunrise; crisp, cold air; ice on the river, … Continue reading

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Shades of white!

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Last Saturday brought the first real snow storm along with a multitude of ducks from all corners of the river. At one time, I fed over one hundred beaks. It was like the wedding dress race. Ducks everywhere, rushing for … Continue reading

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Here comes Suzie Snowflake!

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Oh, the weather outside is snowy, and the ducks are oh so hungry. And since we’ve no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Breakfast was served on a blanket of white, which the ducks … Continue reading

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Sunrise … Sunset

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“One season following another … ” The changing of the seasons, like my river, flows steadily by. It seems only yesterday I was exchanging the lavender candles for the spiced pumpkin. Now, I crave the earthy pine candles. The roses … Continue reading

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Hallowed Tidings from the House on the Concord River

No goblins visited me on this misty hallowed night. I could hear their laughter from the distant streets but my dark avenue remained quiet. My bowl of candy still sits, each delightful treasure waiting to fall into some child’s Halloween … Continue reading

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