Seals at Fisherman’s Wharf Spend the Afternoon Napping Away
It’s Not Me; It’s You — Table for 5
My sister-in-law pinned this down perfectly! Cars, people, dog poop. Ah, summer in the city. Well Manhattan, I am finally doing it. I’ve finally worked up the nerve and guts to say it out loud. You and me are OVER. DONE. Yes, you heard me correctly. No more threats and ultimatums; the gig is up. […]
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Why You Should Watch “Dietland”
Dietland delves into sexual violation and exploitation of females, and the story is not pretty.
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While the Cat’s Away: Six on Saturday, 6-16-18
We are eager to go, and then eager to come home again. This is the conundrum of going on vacation, or “holiday,” if you like. I worked hard in the garden before we left, pulling weeds, cutting grass, planting and transplanting, positioning sprinklers. It looked really good. And, that is saying a lot, because I’m […]
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The Buzz on Hummingbirds
Don’t be fooled into thinking that you need to purchase “hummingbird nectar,” or that it must be red. Neither is true.
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You Can Survive (and Thrive) on a Vacation Off-the-grid
It was warm and sunny during the day, and cool at night. We didn’t need heat or air conditioning. This is a huge energy saver.
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Rocky Mountains Provide an Astonishing View
Colorado’s Rocky Mountains are as enjoyable in the summer as they are in the winter!
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June Garden: Six on Saturday June 2, 2018
We walked over to the footbridge he had recently built over our little creek. There, quite clearly, where the large paw prints of a bear.
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A Summer Barbecue that YOU Can Enjoy
Summer is finally here, and its arrival brings cravings for those foods we associate with slow, easy days. Treats like ice cream and Popsicles come to mind, but also hearty foods like barbecue, potato salad, corn on the cob, crumbles, and cobblers. Are You Hungry Yet? At our house, summer barbecues are launched on Memorial […]
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Favorite Breakfast: Avocado Toast
Re-hydrate with Easy, Lower-Sugar, Classic Summer Drinks
Here are some of our family favorites that will quench your thirst. An added bonus: they are easy to make, and they have a lot less sugar than store-bought choices.
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The Rescue Shrubs: Six on Saturday, 5-26-18
