Monthly Archives: November 2013

Pumpkin surprises are big news

(See photos of most of the pumpkin creations at the bottom of this blog entry). I guess I’m too old to play the pouty-face. While the child-like, mock despair may still work on my dad, I know it doesn’t work … Continue reading

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Two new pests at a window near you: stinkbugs and bedbugs

Overall, I think insects are very cool. They help to break down the organic trash heaps of the world, provide nourishment for the critter food chain and are occasionally mesmerizing in their beauty. Yet, they can also bite, spread disease … Continue reading

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Leaves — catch them before they crumble

We take our little slices of beauty where we can. After several nights returning home after dark, I have to acknowledge that summer is over. It’s not just my imagination this time. The www.timeanddate.com website confirms we’re losing about 21⁄2 … Continue reading

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