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2025 

We used to set the guinea pigs outdoors in a special little pen. They would eat away for hours. Not once could I tell that the lawn was "cut" in that area.BTW the one on the right is the original Titus that Timmothy models his cartooning about. The one on the left is Hershey.When I penned the tit...
05/30/2025
It's been YEARS since I have rolled around in the grass but just the thought of it makes me smile. Oh to be so carefree again.Real EstateI don't remember first time home owners asking me if the yard was lush enough to roll around in but maybe if we asked their kids what is important to them they ...
05/29/2025
When I wake up and my feet hit the ground I thank God I can still stand. Once I make it to the bathroom (pets need to be feed first) I look in the mirror and I think, how and when did I end up this way? I remember when I was 24 years old Blondie (Debra Harry) came out with Die Young, Stay Pretty....
05/27/2025
It was a wonderful weekend to remember those who gave their lives in serving our country. Memorial Day also makes me appreciate my fathers service during WWII and my daughters six years of service to the Air Force.   Often Memorial Day here has snow or rain and wind and cold BUT this weekend we h...
05/27/2025
The dilemma so well illustrated in Timmothy's cartoon above is a very common one in a climate that has long Springs and Falls with wild swings in temperatures like we have in North Dakota.I'm sure that none of us wish to waste energy as we know it will hit us in the pocketbook on the next months ...
05/23/2025
The Lawrence Welk Show is an American televised musical variety show hosted by big band leader Lawrence Welk. The series aired locally in Los Angeles for four years, from 1951 to 1955, then nationally for another 16 years on ABC from 1955 to 1971, followed by 11 years in first-run syndication fro...
05/23/2025
Perhaps I should have titled this post "How Important Is Your Backyard To You?There is no correct answer to the question unless the "To You" is added. For many people (Renters, Condo Owners, Mobile Home owners) the yard has very little to no importance. To some of us an acre or two would be great...
05/22/2025
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Often even one day is to long for me to wear a pair of socks. Two days would be totally gross to me and any longer... just shoot me. I don't turn my underwear inside out either to get another day out of them.The world known as Real Estate is full of change. Some basic examples are: Undeveloped La...
05/21/2025
Just one fly in my house is enough for me to declare war! I have yet to purchase a "Salt Gun" but I have a full arsenal of various fly swatters.Flies in our area generally are not a big deal until we have a stretch of hot dry weather. We have been in a long (several years) drought... until the pa...
05/21/2025
With the exception of a few bad apples Pets bring much comfort to their owners. The power of pet therapy is well documented. The graphic/link below is an excellent article on the topic of Pet Therapy.When it comes to Real Estate therapy animals can be a real nightmare for landlords, condominiums,...
05/16/2025
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