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Full Moon Full Schmoon
Did you see this pic on my Instagram feed yesterday? It is not a conventionally pretty shot. The internet is full of the most amazing close-ups of this other worldly out of this world moon. But the juxtaposition of scrappy industrial detritus and perfect natural beauty appeals to me. I do love balance but we…
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Video – 24 seconds out my front door plus a bunny bonus
There you are now. The leaves are blowing away. Basically it is cold and getting colder. The wind is up now and roaring outside. The weather will be grim today. Not for Nelson though- she has ventured way out of the glasshouse and is now exploring the wash-house. And, by the way, eating the washing…
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The Eyes Have It
I was in the city (Chicago) for two days this week. Oh, how I miss the big city. My visits to the city are usually to promote Janie’s Mill flour. I am carted from restaurant to restaurant by Sysco reps ( they are JM distributors). There is driving and walking and fast talking – always…
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24 seconds out my front door
Actually 28 seconds but we needed to finish the movement. Watching the seasons change one week at a time! Have a lovely Sunday. Oh and look at this!!!! Nelson is also on the move! Who in their right mind would invite a rabbit into their glasshouse. We need to get the kale cages in! Cecilia
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Late harvest and a rabbit
Nelson the Rabbit is loving the glasshouse which is just as well as it got very cold this last week. She has chosen to spend her nights on a little blanket on the potting bench which I find an odd choice but there you are – I can think like a cow but I cannot…
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24 seconds out my front door
And there is a sunrise this morning! Can you see the subtle changes in the maple.? Today I am working on bringing in Nelson the Rescue Rabbit. We have decided he can live in East Wing junk room (with the door shut against Boo) and have access to my room with the heated floor. And…
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