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I Baked Bread

Posted on April 9, 2020 by hernibs

Best thing to do when you’re losing control, get out some flour and one big bowl, let go your thoughts of worry and woe, knead it and knead it until you know all will be well, it will rise just … Continue reading →

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Spring Colours

Posted on April 8, 2020 by hernibs

I love the deep pink of the wild flowering currant, a true harbinger of spring.

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He Planted Peas

Posted on April 6, 2020 by hernibs

News is bleak from this disease more warnings, more decrees, what can one do? He planted peas.

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Think On These Things

Posted on April 4, 2020 by hernibs

Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these … Continue reading →

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It Is Definitely Spring

Posted on March 31, 2020 by hernibs

You know it’s been a long winter when you get excited about seeing the first slugs of the year.

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My Birthday Bouquet

Posted on March 30, 2020 by hernibs

Pussy willows, huckleberry and a daffodil. Lovely.

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Each and Every Day Is A Gift

Posted on March 29, 2020 by hernibs

Unwrap it, admire it, enjoy it. And be thankful at the end of it.

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Take Time To Stand and Stare

Posted on March 28, 2020 by hernibs

If you stand perfectly still and stare long enough at the litter of maple leaves on the ground, you’ll be surprised to see them moving and then a bird comes into focus and then another and another. Masters of camouflage, … Continue reading →

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Plant Something

Posted on March 26, 2020 by hernibs

Believe in tomorrow Hope for the future Go outside and make a corner of your world beautiful.

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Rhubarb Is Awake

Posted on March 25, 2020 by hernibs

Dreaming of rhubarb pie, stewed rhubarb (stupid barb is what we call it) mmm Tea from boiled leaves keeps club root from brassicas and black spot off roses. Fruit stalks are mildly laxative, rich in potassium, vitamin C and fibre … Continue reading →

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Garden Trio

Posted on March 23, 2020 by hernibs

I found this lovely blues trio in the raspberry patch making beautiful harmony together.

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Primrose Smiles

Posted on March 22, 2020 by hernibs

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Blank Verse

Posted on March 16, 2020 by hernibs

Blank Verse My mind is like a leaf floating on the surface of a stream – depth, colour, no sound, content to drift whichever way breezes blow or waters flow. Blank mind, blank verse. ©2013 Sharron R. McMillan

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Another Driveway Vignette

Posted on March 12, 2020 by hernibs

Another beautiful spot by Middle Daughter.

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Spiffing up the driveway entrance

Posted on March 11, 2020 by hernibs

Middle daughter did a beautiful moss garden and rockery along one edge of the driveway. Looks so nice with the sun on it. She has more plans for further down the driveway too. Vignettes like this around our acreage fill … Continue reading →

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