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In general, I thought this year's weather was pretty good until we started our home remuddling project. Foundation work went well and then it started to rain. Slugs are loving it as are the lillies. Had so much rain last night that the pond is overflowing read more

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All this rain we're having in NJ isn't doing much to help the mud conditions at home. Yesterday the framers started work and they just sunk in the mud. They also had to put up a false wall in the bedroom so lots of furniture had to be moved out. The cats are sure going to be surprised when they find out their favorite spot for looking out the wi… read more

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This morning I was carrying a full clothes basket downstair to the washer, in bare feet, when I stepped on something cold and gooey. Yup. A big hairball. Thanks Monty or Ada. Don't blame your sister Truffles because she has short dark hair. read more

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Wow. A lovely day today. The town parade was so Americana that it brought tears to my eyes. Scouts, elementary school bands, fire trucks! Many people had dogs with them in the shade and Jett made many new friends. And hot hogs were had at the Elks Lodge afterwards. What could be better? read more

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Today's the day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to their country. Flags at half staff until noon, parades, cemetery visits. My Dad, one who served in the "Big One", made it home safely but has long since passed. Awarded the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in France, he was disharged with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. A day to… read more