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• Lesson 1573 – Another Birthday *sigh*

  

  It’s my birthday. Another one. Sigh. Oh don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful that I even get to say “It’s my birthday” but, holy cow, those numbers are getting up... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1572 – My Dad’s Shirt

  

  This Christmas was a little rough. Not only was I (and I still am) concerned about what’s going on in the political world – reduction of healthcare, tax scams,... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1571 – Reclaiming My Writing

  

  Last year was terrible in oh so many ways. Like many other creative people, the constant negativity took a toll on my what I did. If you’re a reader of this blo... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1570 – Lost and Found

  

  New year, new us. Prior to the arrival of a guest who was going to spend the night in my daughter’s room, I asked her to, well, make her room a little less... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1569 – Burning the Candle on One End

  

  When I was young my mother always burned a bayberry candle on New Year’s eve. The legend I learned was that if you burned the candle down to nub then luck and... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2018 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1568 – The View from Salem, Mass

  

  A few weeks ago I spent some time in Salem, Mass (yes, *that* Salem) to gather some information for articles. If you’ve never been to Salem, you might be a bit... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1567 – The New Christmas Tree

  

  It’s a tradition in our house to put our Christmas tree up during Thanksgiving weekend. We typically take it down *after* the first week in January – my birthda... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1566 – Damn Peckers

  

  We are under attack at our house. It seems that for the first time in 25 years, woodpeckers are drilling holes with abandon in our home. Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1565 – A Mother’s Prayer

  

  A Mother’s Prayer Wendy E. N. Thomas It is time. Anxious to join the world, the little chick unfolds her wings Uncoils her body Stretches her legs “Take care,... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1564 – New Challenge (clap Your Hands)

  

  Okay, so I really didn’t think that going through Charlotte’s Web chapter by chapter would take so freakin’ long. But now that I’m on the other side of it, I ca... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1563 – Lessons Learned from Charlotte’s Web – Chapter 22

  

  Charlotte’s Web Chapter 22 A Warm Wind Wilbur returns to the Zuckerman’s barn. In the days that followed, he was very happy and grew to a great size. His medal... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1562 – Lessons Learned from Charlotte’s Web – Chapter 21

  

  Charlotte’s Web Chapter 21 Last Day Charlotte and Wilbur are alone in the fair stall. Charlotte is getting weaker and weaker. She explains to Wilbur that he wil... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1561 – Lessons Learned from Charlotte’s Web – Chapter 20

  

  Charlotte’s Web Chapter 20 The Hour of Triumph Wilbur is crated and taken over to the judges’ booth. The Zuckermans, Arables, and Lurvy move Wilbur from his... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, PETS

• Lesson 1560 – Lessons Learned from Charlotte’s Web – Chapter 19

  

  Charlotte’s Web Chapter 19 The Egg Sac Morning comes to the fair grounds. Wilbur looks up and sees the egg sac Charlotte had made in the dark. “Is it a... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1559 – Lessons Learned from Charlotte’s Web – Chapter 18

  

  Charlotte’s Web Chapter 18 The Cool of the Evening Evening comes and everyone everything at the fair starts to wind down. Last rides are taken on the Ferris... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1558 – Lessons Learned from Charlotte’s Web – Chapter 17

  

  Charlotte’s Web Chapter 17 Uncle The Arables, Zuckermans, Lurvy, Wilbur, Charlotte and Templeton arrive at the fair. The first thing Fern and Avery do is ask fo... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1557 – Lessons Learned from Charlotte’s Web – Chapter 16

  

  Charlotte’s Web Chapter 16 – Off To The Fair The next day is the higly anticipated Fair. Everyone goes to sleep with lovely dreams of the fun they will have.... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1556 – Lessons Learned from Charlotte’s Web – Chapter 15

  

  Charlotte’s Web Chapter 15 – The Crickets Summer passes and the crickets begin their song warning others of the seasonal change. School will start, days will ge... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1555 – Lessons Learned from Charlotte’s Web – Chapter 14

  

  Charlotte’s Web Chapter 14 – Dr. Dorian Fern’s mother is upset that Fern spends so much time in the barn with the animals and not with her friends. Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2017 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1554 – Lessons Learned from Charlotte’s Web – Chapter 13

  

  Charlotte’s Web Chapter 13 – Good Progress Charlotte spends the next night on her new creation, a web that spells out “Terrific. Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2017 PETS, SELF EXPRESSION