Tag Archives: neighbors

The Hummingbird Challenge

I recently noticed some hummingbirds around the neighborhood and last week saw one in my backyard looking for food. Of course I ran to the store to buy a special jug with pretty flowers on it to bring him back. … Continue reading

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A Holiday Gone Kaput

My mom calls me, a few times, to remind me that she is taking her much needed vacation at my house. She calls the day before her scheduled departure to ask if my sister and her kids can come along. I’m fine … Continue reading

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Empty Mailbox

Neighbors, whether 4 feet or 40 miles away, don’t want to live with them and can’t stand to live next to them. At least when they exhibit the behavior mine do. They live loud, smoky, and surrounded by trash – literally bags … Continue reading

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Orange Juice and Toilet Paper

I prefer my oranges straight from the skin or with extra pulp; and to buy my toilet paper single-ply, from 100% post-consumer recycled paper, and not individually wrapped. I am also not one to let free things go to waste. … Continue reading

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