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Okay, maybe not roar but definitely growl! The back deck steps need to be replaced or someone is going to take a header. I’ve been putting off this repair since I knew it would be one of those activities that … Continue reading
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Here on the Concord River, we serve sushi so fresh it will flip itself off your plate. Our greens are tender, succulent, and bursting with flavor. Even our insect selection rivals any five star restaurant on the California coast. Nothing … Continue reading
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One duckling! One duckling! All I gets is ooonnneee duckliiiinnnnng!!!! That’s it! No more, no less. Just one small, fuzzy, squeaking duckling. And to add insult to injury, it wasn’t even Brad and Angie’s duckling but some unknown hen. All … Continue reading
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Some days speak loudly to closing the shutters and drawing the covers over ones head. Today was such a day. What started as a usually pleasant morning ritual of sitting on the retaining wall with my coffee and ducks became … Continue reading
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Emperor Hadrian’s Wall, in northern Britain, was started in 122 AD and spanned 73 modern miles (80 Roman miles). The purpose of the wall was twofold. One, it kept the Romans safe from the invading Picts and two, it provided … Continue reading
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According to Birds and Blooms, a hummingbird beats it wings up to 50 times per second! Like tiny drones of nature, they can hoover and fly backwards, all the while taking 150 breaths each minute. Although they’re tiny, hummingbirds have … Continue reading
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Mama goose and Papa goose stopped over for a visit, goslings in tow. Only two are left, one of them either fed a snapping turtle, carp, or fisher. What should have began as a clutch of six is getting mighty … Continue reading
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All invitees are in attendance and it’s time to parteé! First on the list of guests are the hummingbirds! They took their sweet time getting here, since the migration map had them in my area two weeks ago. But, now … Continue reading
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Although it’s May 2nd, I would like to wish you a blessed Beltane, with a prayer that your Bel fire burns bright to guide magical wonders your way. I celebrated Beltane by sitting on the retaining wall to savor a … Continue reading
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During the winter season, a duck with odd facial patterns, we’ll call him Cheeks, was a frequent member of the flock. Not the most handsome drake I had ever seen, but not coyote ugly either. As a biology teacher, I … Continue reading
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