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I am Cecilia. A New Zealander who farms in Illinois.
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Averting a Collision Course at Light Speed
There is a momentum that builds when an event is ahead. The launch of the new kitchens garden page and my impending travel to NZ being the main events. I had a feeling this morning that there was going to be a collision (manifesting as an explosion in my brain) if I was not very…
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The Supple Symphony of Freedom
To be truly free. We must not block the freedom to others. I try hard to make decisions with compassion and empathy. This applies to our fellow humans. And don’t forget the elderly – they also have the right to make their own decisions. We have a lot of work to do and we cannot…
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Stylish and Sun-Safe. The Power of The Hat.
A simple and effective way to protect your face from the sun, get less wrinkles, regulate your temperature, avoid the squint and mitigate the risk of skin cancer. Wear your hat! I am NOT kidding. I never ever go out into sunlight without my hat. And sunblock is so full of chemicals. Did you know…
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Old Posts Never Lie
Not blog posts you understand. Though it is true that my blog posts do never lie. Fence posts! Scroll past the wheat and the asparagus! Fence Post Failure I just realized yesterday that FreeBee and Jude have been using this post ( below and in the header) as a scratching post. While watching Free Bee…
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“A Week of no Lights in Your Home?”
Are you looking to save on electricity bills, collect a carbon co-pay or simply want to experience a different ambiance at home? Living without lights can be an intriguing challenge. I am into my Fifth Day of the self imposed light ban in the house. I am doing it because I simply love to challenge…
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The Case Against Lists
WaiWai was able to open the feed store door yesterday and politely stood with his head inside the door waiting for me to stop mucking about with hoses and “get on with feeding time already!” He has an enormous capacity for waiting. He doesn’t lie down to wait like all the other pigs. He waits…
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