Monthly Archives: January 2012

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Kindling Literacy

Kindle electronic readers are capable of kindling some pretty fiery emotions among literature lovers. The technologically inclined love the Kindle’s compact paper-free design and countless download choices. The technologically challenged, on the other hand, maintain a passionate devotion to the printed page, citing the irreplaceable pleasure of whispering pages and the …

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While Nosing Around …

I found this torturous device in a 1916 issue of …

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Betty Gets My Vote

Oh my, don’t you just love Betty White? At 90 years old, she’s still at work full time handing out smiles. Here she is being …

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I Found One! Day 4

And this concludes my on-the-prowl-for-snowy-owls excursion

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it’s-a-wonderful-day-in-the-neighborhood photo extravaganza.

Did you notice how many different microclimates there are within …

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Farmgirl fond of aprons, flowers … and snowy owls.

I Found One! Day 3

I lied. I forgot I found a snowy owl years before at our annual Halloween party.

How about an owl in the middle of the day in the middle of …

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Civic Inspiration

It’s always a delight to hear from Carrie Meerwarth, Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2009, who I believe is our highest badge earner to date. In the process of earning her Stargazing Chicks badge, she became …

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Great Find: Vintage Laundry Bag SOLD

Jack and Jill went up the hill …

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