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Armistice Day
Today, Veteran’s Day, we commemorate those who have served our country in the armed forces, those men and women who risked their lives to protect the freedom of others. The holiday itself cannot repay the sacrifices that it honors, and … Continue reading
Tooth and Claw
Lately Alfred Lord Tennyson’s line “Nature, red in tooth and claw” (“In Memoriam A. H. H.”, Canto 56, line 15) keeps popping into my head. Wild animals lurk in trees surrounding our lot, but this is not unique. Even in … Continue reading
Posted in adventures, backyards, dogs, Life in Connecticut, nature, New England, Uncategorized, wildlife
Tagged backyards, coyotes, dogs, wild turkeys, wildlife
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Honoring Those Who Served
Today we remember. We remember those who have sacrificed, those who took risks, those who went to war for us who remained at home. We owe the men and women who have served in our country’s military forces a debt … Continue reading
Posted in community, life, Uncategorized, Veteran's Day
Tagged gratitude, Veteran's Day, Vietnam
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Welcome Fall!
Saturday my husband bought a leaf-blower. Last year we bought two rakes and tackled the lawn the old fashioned way. This year he is going for speed and power. Like all our new yard appliances—the lawn mower, the trimmer, the … Continue reading
Posted in backyards, everyday life, Life in Connecticut, nature, New England, Uncategorized, weather, wildlife
Tagged deer, fall, life in New England, mums, squirrels
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Smiles
Last Saturday my grandson said “grandma” for the first time. I was eating breakfast on the deck when my daughter opened a kitchen window and my grandson called out: “Grandma!” I have to admit that I was very excited. By … Continue reading
Spring is in the Air!
This morning I sat in front of the fireplace in the living room; the two oldest dogs, with matching surgical scars on their right legs, lay at my feet. Outside the temperature was 24 degrees. The sky was overcast. The … Continue reading
Posted in everyday life, houses, Life in Connecticut, nature, New England, snow, Uncategorized
Tagged dogs, Easter decorations, signs of spring, snow, spring, wood frogs
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The Ice Obsession
From the title, one would hope that my newest fascination would be with diamonds—diamond earrings, diamond bracelets, diamond rings. But that’s so not me. I wore a plain gold band for the first twenty years of my marriage. Then my … Continue reading
Posted in backyards, everyday life, life, Life in Connecticut, nature, New England, snow, Uncategorized
Tagged flu, ice, ice melt, nature, shovels, snow blowers, snow removal, weather, winter
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A Beach Somewhere
After I posted my last blog about my identity crisis, I sat watching the snow blanket my world. I put on my boots and my parka, whistled for the dogs and went for a walk up my driveway. Snowflakes melted … Continue reading
Posted in changes, Family, life, travel, Uncategorized
Tagged attitudes, beaches, family, Maui, relaxation, travel, vacations, whales watching, winter
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Lost in Transition
This has been a year of transitions. We moved across country. We became grandparents. My parents moved in with us. We became poster children for the sandwich generation. I have become lost in the ever increasing demands of my household. … Continue reading
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