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It seems we've gone right into winter and by-passed fall altogether! Has anyone else experienced crazy weather this year? The year has just seemed to be the same from January through the end of October--unusually cool and windy. Lots of rain, too. Look out--winter is on our doorstep! read more

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We have had such a lovely summer--cooler than usual--and now it's seems we will have an early fall.....I can see the leaves are already falling and that "leaf" smell is in the air. Trixie likes walking so much better in the cooler weather. 3/4" of an inch of rain today, but cannot complain. We are living in paradise! read more

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Wow, yesterday it was 70 degrees in St. Louis...now the weather forecasters are saying it might snow on Saturday! Always the rollercoaster weather before spring actually gets here! The crocus are peeking and the jonquil and tulips are starting to break through, too. How's the weather where you live? read more

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Be careful out there! We got about eight inches here after the (snow) dust has settled. I've been shoveling out and already pulled something in my back! Just a warning--remember slow but sure....and bend those knees! I had to dig a path out for Trixie, too--it's too deep for her to do her business! Looks like the sun will be shining today.....… read more

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I usually don't like bumper stickers, but sometimes I see one that catches my eye...Friday evening I spotted this one: "Catch and release FISH not FELONS" (Keep Truth in Sentencing) read more