The First Twenty Rides

The First Twenty Rides

How do you get through fear of learning something new? Join me for a story of deciding to learn how to mountain bike. I share my plan and results a...

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How to Soothe Sandfly Bites

How to Soothe Sandfly Bites

You tried to avoid sandflies, but you got bites anyway We've all been there. My guess is that you are visiting this page because you, your husband ...

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Hi Neighbor - Chia Sisters

Hi Neighbor - Chia Sisters

Hi there, With respect for the millions of stories that are playing out right now in our world, I'm stopping by to check in on you. Life is rich ri...

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Twenty Years Outdoors

Twenty Years Outdoors

December 12, 2019 is a special day, as twenty years ago John and I were married. We also call it the birth day of Goodbye SANDFLY, because we gave ...

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Lettuce Tips

Lettuce Tips

I want to share some lettuce growing revelations, because home-grown lettuce and greens is a worthy mission. From years of attempting to provide a...

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Hot Pepper promises

Hot Pepper promises

We sent out 22 little boxes of chilli peppers just before the holidays, and I left our plants looking very tidy. What a great way to gracefully dea...

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Seeeeeeds!

Seeeeeeds!

Seeds are wonderful balls of potential! They house the DNA to grow a mature living species, then produce 100’s of replicas of themselves to spread ...

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Lethal Routine

Lethal Routine

I've got a list. And a date. I'e got a 5 day circuit break, 'stare at the ocean' retreat scheduled, and it begins in 2 days. I'm getting ready to s...

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Natural Remedy Kitchen

Natural Remedy Kitchen

Have I got a groovy wee gift for you, just in time for Christmas. Natural Remedy Kitchen is one of those things I did not have on my radar. It had ...

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