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• Lesson 1394 – Robert Conrad’s Killer (and I’m Not Kidding) Potato Casserole

  

  I hesitated on writing this post because I love me some Robert Conrad. Ever since his Wild, Wild West days I’ve been one of his fans. Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1393 – Find the Puppy – Skunk Spray Edition

  

  So, the other night, this little stinker: decided to have a not-so-pleasant conversation with this little stinker: Years ago, when this happened to my greyhound... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1392 – Leaving the Nest

  

  For the last 13 days I have had the most incredible experience of watching robins hatch from their brilliant blue eggs to then seeing them become little, but... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1391 – Makalapa Spread

  

  This weekend I spent some time going through my mother’s collection of cookbooks. She had quite a few of those church and garden club ones, you know the... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1390 – Eyes Wide Open

  

  I can’t get enough of these baby robins. The mom and dad are very tolerant of me – I coo to them and they no longer fly across the street when I come outside an... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1389 – The Prodigal Chicken Has Returned

  

  Last night when I went to close up the coop, I realized that Charlie, one of my Black Copper Marans, was missing. It wasn’t *that* unusual because Charlie tende... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1388 – Blue Eggs Countdown – They’re Here

  

  A lot has happened in our neck of the woods. Because our Robin has nested so close to our front door and because (I hope anyway) I continue to leave... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1387 – Yellow Cake

  

  At a yard sale this weekend I found a treasure trove of old handwritten recipes. Oh sure, there were many recipes cut out from magazines (Robert Conrad’s... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1386 – Blue Eggs Countdown

  

  May 19th, 2016 – getting closer and closer. I thought I saw some pipping yesterday, but now I think it was just some scratches on the egg. The mama is *loving*... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1385 – Hospice – a List for the Caregiver

  

  A few days ago I made a list of things that would help and/or be useful to someone who is in a residential hospice. Now I’d like to look at a list for those... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1384 – 9 Life Lessons Presidential Candidates Have Taught the Presidentia...

  

  Emma and Addy Nozell aka Presidential Selfie Girls When my daughters, Addy and Emma Nozell, otherwise known as the Presidential Selfie Girls, decided to set a... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1383 – Medicated Mash Or Not?

  

  It’s chick season! My Facebook page is filled with all sorts of adorable chick photos (not that I’m complaining.) I recently gave a chick workshop to some peopl... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1382 – Blue Eggs Countdown

  

  I’ve been using this week to catch up on a lot of work that had been put aside for the past few months. I still have an article to write and a trip to the... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1381 – Lyme Disease – Everyone Needs to Know About It

  

  fda.gov It’s spring and ticks are out. There is going to be a whole crop of new people (including many, many kids) who will be infected with Lyme disease. Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1380 – Hospice – A List of What to Bring

  

  I love lists. They are how I get through so much work every day. I’ve got some down time? Let’s see what’s on my list that needs to be done. Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1379 – Pasty Butt Problems

  

  Chicks don’t need a lot of care – basically they need water, food, and heat. The littlest guys though, who are just learning how to eat food and drink enough... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1378 – Yes You Are

  

  On Sunday, before we headed back to New Hampshire from Connecticut we decided to stop at the Greenfield Hill Dogwood festival. Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1377 – Thoughts on My Mother

  

  I delivered these words at my mother’s funeral this weekend. I have some terrific memories of mom – which include the vacations we went on, the activities she... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1376 – Hospice – 100% About the Patient

  

  I appreciate all the comments and questions about my experiences with my mother in a residential hospice. Many good points have been brought up and I plan to... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1375 – Hospice – It May Not Be the End

  

  There are different levels of hospice care. A patient is eligible for hospice benefits if she has an illness from which she will never recover. Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2016 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION