Category Archives: Little things

Trying to keep up with the humingbirds

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Last summer was so so very dry and without rain even the native plants where having a hard time putting out blooms. I keep two birdbaths filled with water for the other birds, but I had not put up hummingbird … Continue reading →

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Mr. Toad returns (2012)

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Our weather has been quite warm for a few months now and I have been patiently watching and waiting for our toad family to wake up and show signs of life. I haven’t done a ton of research, I just … Continue reading →

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Feed Bags

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

There are a few things over the past few years that I never thought I would know or do. I never thought I would know which string to pull on a feed bag. I also never thought I would put … Continue reading →

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Beaded Eggs

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

Back in the late 80′s I saved an article from the Minneapolis Star Tribune about ways to decorate eggs for Easter. One of the projects was beading eggs and it caught my attention. I have always been attracted to beads … Continue reading →

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Mr. Toad’s new swimming hole

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

You may remember some of Mr. Toad’s adventures last summer. His antics sure are memorable. I know Mr. Toad and family have a great home under the slab of our air conditioning condenser, but I have often wondered where the … Continue reading →

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Golf Balls

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

I do not live near a gold course. That doesn’t keep me from finding golf balls… in my yard! Seriously, how the heck did that one get there? It looks like it has been there a while the way it … Continue reading →

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What am I saving it for?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

A long time ago I got over saving things for “special occasions.” I use the old linen dish towels and crocheted tablecloths from my Gram. I wear my Grandpa’s wedding ring in the summer when my hands swell up and … Continue reading →

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Mr. Toad (during the recent rain)

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Mr. Toad found a good place to duck out of the rain this past Tuesday. Sincerely, Emily

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Thistle flowers

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

I really like thistle flowers. There is just something about them. I like the color. I like the texture of all the spines. I like the detail in them. One of these flower heads had a little surprise in it. … Continue reading →

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Smile

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

Mr. Tomato wants to wish all of the Americans out here a Happy 4th of July He would like to wish the rest of you a wonderful day. Sincerely, Emily

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