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Nature is steering a rocky path this year

Posted on April 22, 2019 by

I started this post nearly a year ago.  Volatile spring weather is a constant each year and has caused havoc from coast to coast in the past year.  After an extremely cold February and early March, we are indeed marching … Continue reading →

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Shete Boka National Park

Posted on March 8, 2019 by

Located on the north end of the Caribbean island of Curacao, the Sheta Boka National Park is, according to their website, an “Area with more than 10 beautiful Boka’s (inlets) where three species of turtles nest. A boka is, in … Continue reading →

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Visit to an island

Posted on February 24, 2019 by

Visit an out-of-the-way island for a winter vacation from snow. Continue reading →

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How to be happy in January

Posted on January 28, 2019 by

I’ve been thinking about selecting a good topic to discuss this January, but the grey sky, wind chills, and snow are like a blizzard in my brain, obscuring creativity.  Some days, when the sun shines on new snow, however,  my … Continue reading →

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Water

Posted on November 17, 2018 by

Managing Without Plumbed Water I’ve been writing this blog to help me think about how and when to retire.  My decision is made.  I’ll be parting from my employer at the end of November, but I’d change that date if … Continue reading →

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Seasons

Posted on October 23, 2018 by

There’s been a little snow here early this fall after weeks of wet cold, and now late October warm sunshine.  As the season progresses, I’m progressing toward retirement.  I selected a last workday, and turned in a letter to make … Continue reading →

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High Summer

Posted on July 25, 2018 by

It’s late July, high summer season for garden  harvests, flowers and mosquitos.  It’s also the general timeline I gave myself to make a retirement decision.  I can busy myself picking green beans,  husking sweet corn and pruning flower beds to … Continue reading →

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