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A Minor Sadness
In which Mrs. Spit muses on chopping down a tree. Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
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Found Time
I am sitting here at my computer, and I should really be outside. I will write until my coffee maker beeps at me, telling me my decaf is done, and then I will sit in my chair and watch the … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, TTC # 2
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The Yellow House in Calder
I think one of the best things about getting to know people is that you learn to know not just them, but their families. Their stories, who they are, what they are a part of, become part of your life. … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Tiny Points of Light
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How To Make Spaghetti Sauce
For Jen. This recipe seems to be rather time intensive. You may be able to further refine it, and make it a bit more simple. *********I have to confess, I don’t really have a recipe, but here goes. Order Roma … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Gardening
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Grass Cycling Through My Head
Mr. Spit and I are on the hunt for a lawn mower. The old one died last fall – after admission to the Lawn Mower Hospital, where we cordially but firmly signed a DNR – and then managed to not … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Mr. Spit
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Thyme
I began the process of putting the garden to bed yesterday. The process of cutting down perennials, and uprooting annuals. Of planting the bulbs to bloom in spring, and putting away the garden decorations. The process of ending this cycle … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Gardening, Meme
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They aRe ComMING to Get Me
Pls send help – the zucchini are taking over. They are leaving the garden, and they don’t care that they are growing in the rocks. They are taking over. Completely. They don’t care what they crowd out. And I am … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Gardening, Meme
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I’d rather be gardening
Really. Or knitting, or sitting on my front porch reading. Or sleeping in. But, we had our holiday on Tuesday. . . . I’m trying not to think enviously of American holidays that fall on a Friday, and not a … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Gardening, Meme
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The Garden Diva in June
I’m sorry, I’m very tired, so I’m letting her take over. (The VBM and the OB’s office warned me this might happen.)Have a great day, see you back on Wednesday, hopefully with a finished baby sweater, for, you know, the … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Gardening, Meme
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The Patience of Unanswered Prayer
I planted my vegetable garden a week ago, and none of the seeds have germinated. Every day, often twice a day, I look at my garden and I am struck by an irrational fear: what if nothing grows? Every year, … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Gabriel, Gardening, Grief, Meme
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