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WHY I AM A CREATOR?

I am a creator, and how-to books are my passion.  It doesn’t matter if it is about one of my favorite crafts, how to fix or build something to help us on our farm, or something to help me write more.  The simple process of learning more excites me. I have some books that I use yearly such as Carrots Love Tomatoes by Louise Riotte.  It brings so much help to an already busy garden.  If I have an…

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Simple Day of Gardening.

We are not getting our normal Colorado weather.  Lately, trying to garden is looking more like this: Just trying to get to the gardens takes half the day.  Then it rains hard, and it all starts over again.  I am assuming the actual veggies we have in the plots are doing well: The general population has no clue what it takes to create good, fresh food.  Some days it is as hard as this: Most…

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I FELL OFF THE WAGON

I just realized it has been over a year since I last posted here – SHAME ON ME! My world, in general, has been all messed up.  Such is life!  My problem is me. I have to work hard to keep myself out of “funk,” and it’s a disaster when I fail. When I get my funk on, I get angry and deeply depressed and want to crawl off into a corner and disappear.  The world has become so messed up and angry,…

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IT’S TIME TO GET TOUGH AGAIN!

Let’s stop being such pansies and start showing our strength!  CONVICTED CRIMINALS DO NOT DESERVE SOFT PUNISHMENT! It is not and never was, guns hurting people.  It is the idiot who is using it illegally with no fear of real punishment! You could take away every single gun in the world, and it still would not stop those who want to do harm because they have no fear of any fierce repercussions…

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WHAT IS WRONG WITH US?

Why are we being so stupid?  We did this to ourselves, but we can’t seem to see this fact.  Let’s step back a moment and look at some very important facts that made us this way: SHRINKFLATION – WHO ARE WE KIDDING? Come on people, let’s look at how we did this to ourselves: Voters approved a MASSIVE minimum wage increase a few years ago.  Didn’t think about all the repercussions did we (no, I…

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WHEN DID I MOVE TO SOUTH AMERICA?

When I was in high school, I took several foreign language classes because I had dreams of one day visiting those countries.  I believed it was not just helpful, but also the polite thing to do.  I really enjoyed learning the basics of French and German.  My initial French class was held in one large classroom which also held Spanish lessons.  More of the students were on the Spanish side than my…

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Let’s Stop The Stupid!

Why is it that little old me can watch some things going on and figure out a better way?  Yes, I have been around for over 60 years, and I have a ton of experience behind me, but some stuff is just plain stupid! CHANGE CONGRESS NOT OUR CONSTITUTION! We all agree that our elected officials are way out of whack.  Our Constitution was created by a brilliant group of people (meaning more than just…

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2023 SUCKED!

Right from 1-1-23, things got off to a horrible start. We had snow – not the typical dump and gone that we usually get in the plains of Colorado. No, it dumped and kept on dumping. Then the Wicket Wind Witch of the West started putting her two cents in, and drift-ola started. Of course, she had to create the worst drifts wherever we had to drive on our property:  driveway, critter barns, trash…

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MY ONLY WISH THIS YEAR IS:

My New Year wish is not just for me but for every human on earth. I wish for more common. More: COMMON COURTESY COMMON SENSE COMMON DECENCY COMMON KINDNESS COMMON COURTESY: Why is it so apparent that the simple things of Holding a door open for another? Helping someone carrying a heavy load? Saying please, thank you, you’re welcome? Or a simple smile and hello even to a stranger? All…

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What Happened to Words?

We had been waiting anxiously for the show History of the World Part II to appear.  Perhaps our anticipation was too high for the reality of the program, but disappointment abounds. The fact that we grew up in the era of History of the World Part I, which was fantastic, may be part of my issue.  Smart, witty, funny, and very entertaining.  Mel Brooks was such a genius with his movies.  Robinhood…

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How About Boxing?    

I am so tired of hearing about all the kid shootings! It appears that most (if not all) are due to an argument between a couple of kids or kid groups. I had an epiphany this morning – boxing. Let’s put the main characters into an arena (like a boxing ring) and let them have it out. Then the winner is clear, and the loser apologizes – move on! Perhaps arm wrestling or regular wrestling could be a…

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I’M TIRED OF THE TRASH!

I’M TIRED OF THE TRASH!

No, I am not talking about all the anger and lies; I am talking about actual trash! This first picture was taken at a highway on ramp.  The trash is all over the place, but not like it accidentally flew off a truck or something like that.  It is also at a spot right by a quicky mart/gas station and a McDonalds – BOTH OF WHICH HAVE OUTSIDE TRASH CANS!  This was the first thing that really set me…

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WHY DON'T AMERICANS SEE THAT WE DID THIS TO OURSELVES?

WHY DON’T AMERICANS SEE THAT WE DID THIS TO OURSELVES?

It’s always much easier to blame someone or something else for our problems.  I was not raised that way.  If I did something wrong, I learned to step up and accept the consequences.  I understand that tons of changes in everything have happened since my growing years (the 1960s & 1970s, in case you are wondering), but someone had to speak up. I grew up on a farm = tons of work, long hours, and…

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UGH!  IS IT JUST ME?

UGH!  IS IT JUST ME?

For the first time since we moved here (2000), we did not start any seeds. I know.  I know.  Say it isn’t so, but it is.  I don’t know if it is the weather (been just nuts), the scary state of the world (nut-bag in Russia), or my age (just say no), but something is really off whack this year.  If you follow my blog(s), you may have noticed that this is my first post FOR THE YEAR – SHOCKER!!  I…

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NO DATES HERE, let me explain:

NO DATES HERE, let me explain:

WARNING:  Some of the following content may be offensive to some readers – be advised. During our Saturday evening, Yahtzee night, my sister was kind enough to explain to me exactly why we will never have dates again in our remaining years. Her views made me perform our most serious form of alcohol abuse: I had a mouthful of beer, and it shot out my nose.  Nasty! There are so many things that…

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LOST MEMORIES FOUND.

I love remembering things from my childhood.  The best ones are the rare ones that a unique smell, sight, or sound recalls.  This cart is just a prop for a local business, but it is exactly like one we had as kids with our horses: We had a black and white spotted Welsh pony named Dolly.  She was a brat.  It was obvious that she had been abused by people somewhere in her life, but now she was…

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TIME TO LAUGH AGAIN.

TIME TO LAUGH AGAIN.

I just can’t take any more of the hate, anger, and lies, so I went searching on the internet for something helpful.  This is what I found: Happy, Fun and Silly Songs – YouTube If you are also tired of all the negativity, please check it out.  It is a conglomeration of some of the most excellent funny, silly, or just plain stupid songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, and it’s hilarious!  I can…