Tuesday, January 20, 2026

A Story - "Prepared" and Perennials for Alkaline Soil - Phlox, Yarrow, Centaurea, Asters , Dianthus, Lilac

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 A Story Prepared It all started with the Covid pandemic. Dan didn't just go down a rabbit hole.  He went down a mineshaft. The world be...
Sunday, January 4, 2026

A Story -"The Surgery" and Snowdrops

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A Story The Surgery Peter had been feeling more tired than usual and occasionally had some chest pain, but both he and Brenda were surprised...
Saturday, December 13, 2025

Two Stories - "No Place for a Baby" , "Christmas Joy" and Winter Scene

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A Story No Place for a Baby Little Marcia liked the colourful Christmas decorations.  One house had flashing lights.  Another had an inflata...
Sunday, November 23, 2025

A Story - "Fly on the Wall" - Ring-billed Seagull

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 Fly on the Wall It was the beginning of the new season of the neighbourhood social hour. Darker days and damp chilly weather were pushing p...
Wednesday, November 5, 2025

A Story - "Mousetrap" and Burning Bush and Eastern Red Cedar

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Mousetrap The November days were shrinking and growing damp. The young mouse scuttered below the low bushes and approached the older bungalo...
Thursday, October 23, 2025

A Story - "Pick-axe Hard" - Red Leaves and Pickaxe for Loosening Hard Soil

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A Story Pick-axe Hard "It had been a dry summer and the untended garden space had solidified into unyielding hardpan.   Carol's mot...
Saturday, October 11, 2025

A Story - "When the Festivals Covered Tears" and a Lovely Fall View

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A Story When the Festivals Covered Tears After Dad passed away, Mom's loneliness drove her to festivals: musical, cultural, gardening, f...