Arrowheads & Beavers
While I was worrying that the tree the beaver attacked might fall onto the house or take out the electric line, a slight breeze blew the tree down. It... read more
1 years ago
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Case of the Ailing Pilot
If I ever introduce you to my friend Karen, I don't want you to say something to her like "Oh! is this CRAZY Karen? I've heard so much about you," bec... read more
1 years ago
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Choosing Wallpaper - Borders
Having survived the recent wallpapering of a small bedroom, one of my fears is coming to be: now I want to do some more decorating. We had talked abou... read more
1 years ago
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Color Trends for 2007
I know you have been holding your breath waiting for this important information: the Color Marketing Group has met and determined the new color trends... read more
1 years ago
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End of Summer 2006 Columbines
Even though it is early August, the end of summer is in sight. Schools are already starting, and the afternoon light has a different look to it that t... read more
2 years ago
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Fact or Fiction
It has occurred to me that some people may think some of what I write is made up. I wish I had the talent to make up these stories. No, fortunately or... read more
1 years ago
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Guilt, Pure and Simple
Mr. Troutbend was in Las Vegas this fall, and I was holding down the fort here in Colorado. We had this goofy tenant who had a job when he moved in, b... read more
1 years ago
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Hollyhocks
When I was growing up, the neighbors to the north of us across an open field had a huge chicken house that backed onto the alley behind their house. H... read more
1 years ago
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How to Conserve Water - Outdoor Watering
Who would know better how to conserve water outdoors than the Las Vegas Valley Water District where daytime temps in the summer can reach 112 degrees,... read more
1 years ago
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No More Mouse
This morning Smokey the cat was poking around under the refrigerator and snagged out a dead mouse. Yes, this is THE mouse that sat up and looked at me... read more
1 years ago
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