Tag Archives: good old days

Flora and Fauna

Posted on May 5, 2010 by

The girls and I have been reading Great Lakes Nature: An Outdoor Year as part of our environmental studies. It’s one of those Plant or Animal of The Day diaries of a naturalist. We’re especially enjoying it since it focuses … Continue reading →

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The long road back to my farm

Posted on March 19, 2010 by

I grew up on a farm. This farm, in fact. When I was a small child, we had dairy cows. They got rid of the cows, and then it was mainly an apple farm. Eventually, in order to make enough … Continue reading →

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Good fences make good neighbors

Posted on March 10, 2010 by

Yesterday, the girls and I visited with our neighbor, Mrs. B.  She’s from my grandmother’s generation, and has always been very kind to me.   I’m awfully glad that my children are having a chance to get to know her, and … Continue reading →

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