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Pronoun Disagreement? Lose the Friends
The world of English grammar is filled with rules, exceptions, and contradictions to everything. As a grammarian who taught post-high school English grammar classes, I learned a few ways to teach my...
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THE Talk about Gender and Reproduction…in squash plants, that is.
Back when our zucchini plants looked like flourishing green plants, I was showing them off to one of my besties. I mentioned the male and female flowers, and she said, “What?” Oh, yes. Most squash-type...
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Confessions of a Big-Shod Girl
Have you ever seen a big gangly puppy with huge paws, and you just know that’s gonna be a BIG dog? When I was 12 years old, I was that giant puppy. My feet had hit size 10 women’s shoes. My mom’s feet...
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Needing a Return to Paradise
I posted this short video last year after our incredible vacation to Maui. I do believe we could all use a return to paradise. Here are 30 seconds of bliss for your viewing pleasure. Or, sit back and...
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5 Things that Happened on Summer Vacation
Blogging has taken a bit of a back seat to life lately. Sorry, friends. It’s been a crazy, busy summer, but I’m working my way back to whatever normal is–unless I’m in a new normal, and then I’m in...
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The Stowaway in the Organic Spinach
Usually, when we buy a giant container of organic baby spinach (or any size for that matter), we expect to get the spinach that we paid for. That’s not unreasonable, right? So, I’m minding my business,...
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#PonyFest14 is Here!
As you know, I have a crazy soft spot for My Little Ponies, and my friend Rebecca Enzor does, too. In fact, she loves them so much that she has a fun contest to see who can create a pony to represent...
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Because I’m Not Busy Enough and #PonyFest14
There is something very wrong with me. I have the inability to say, “No.” I’m working on it, but the clone machine still isn’t working. *kicks equipment* I miss checking in with everyone, but my...
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10 Books that Have Impacted My Life
On Facebook, people are tagging other people to post the 10 books that have made a lasting impression on their lives. I was tagged three times, so I figured I’d share it here. I think I posted a list...
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Everyone Has a Story. It’s Usually Not What I Make Up in My Head.
There’s this kid–I don’t have a clue what his name is–who runs in the morning at the high school. Full. Out. Long-legged running. He’s well groomed and almost always wears khaki pants or shorts and a...
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Never Cutting My Hair Again
Have you ever had a hair stylist who was just perfect? I did. I’m sad to say that he passed away recently. He was young–only 57 and a brand new grandfather. He’d taken care of my hair since high school...
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Sweet Potatoes: You CAN Grow Them
This last freeze destroyed the sweet potato vines (along with the remaining pepper, okra, and tomato plants) into slimy chords. That means only one thing: Time to get dirty. A few small potatoes came...
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I’m Back! BOOM!
Hi! Did you miss me? I missed you! It’s hard to believe that it’s been two months since I last posted. What? How did that happen? Who stole December and January? BOOM! February happened. (I admit it....
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3 Reasons to Declare War on the Garden Theives
This week, I’ve been basking in the glory of my site’s new look. For fun, I even thought of a hashtag (#MDDW because Mermaids Don’t Do Windows is too long for Twitter). But a shadow has been looming...
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Schtuff My Kid Says: Don’t Change that Name
I had a funny conversation about names with my daughter, Armadillo, recently. It all started when we were listening to the radio in the car. (1980s music rules!) The song playing was one by John...
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In Search of the Perfect Pancake
This week we all heard the sad news that Leonard Nimoy passed away. I’d already written this post, so I thought it could be a tribute to the man who has touched and influenced so many people. Most...
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In Search of the Perfect Pie
In honor of Pi Day (3/14/15), let’s talk about pie and the search for the mysterious existence of the perfect pie. Honestly, I didn’t have a deep love for pies, unless chocolate was involved. My family...
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A to Z Challenge Theme Reveal
Because I’m not busy enough, I’m going to participate in this fun challenge again. Last year was great, AND I completed it. The A to Z Challenge information is here. Wanna join me? Oh, my theme:...
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E is for Enfield
This heraldic beast has the the head of a fox (sometimes a wolf), the chest of a hound, eagle’s talons, a lion’s body, and a wolf’s hindquarters and tail. I love this description of it from...
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G is for Griffon
Griffons are ancient Persian and Greek (but also seen in Egypt and Mesopotamia) mythological creatures with the body of a lion and the front talons, head, and wings of an eagle. Not to be trifled with!...
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