Monthly Archives: October 2009

California Bird Houses

   I love bird houses.  I don’t know how practical some of these are or whether birds actually live in them, but they certainly are cute.  After seeing these, I’m inspired to build my own.  I’m not very handy with a … Continue reading

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Ode to a McIntosh Apple

   I grasp your smooth curves eagerly between my trembling fingers.  Your skin is so brilliantly green, blushed with bright red. You minx, how you tease me with your beauty, with the promise of your juicy sweetness.  Are you ripe? I hold … Continue reading

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Filed under Agriculture, Food, Friendship, Gardening, History, Life, Nature, Personal, Travel

Surf’s Up

This surfer rides a wave near the pier in Huntington Beach, California. On the horizon is Catalina Island. Huntington Beach (Surf City USA) is known for its long 8.5-mile (13.7 km) beach, mild climate, and excellent surfing. The waves are … Continue reading

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Dancing Words

My friend Sandy is an artist. I always enjoy her take on her experiences at the art shows and fairs she visits in Kansas City.  Click here to read her post “Fall Back” on her blog “Dancing Words”. Be sure to … Continue reading

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Filed under Art, Kansas City, Life, Personal

Teacher/Blogger at Work

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Filed under Education, Entertainment, Friendship, Humor, Internet, Life, Travel, Writing