Entries from May 2007

28 May, 2007

Still in the garden

OK, I’m still obsessing over the garden. I admit it. The problem is that it’s really hot and sunny outside. I hate getting all hot and sweaty and, more importantly, I sunburn very easily. My skin is freakishly pale. Even after slathering my skin with SPF 50 sunscreen, I’m likely to break out in a [...]

22 May, 2007

Back in business

Sorry for the delay. I’ve been out doing yard work and planting my garden.
I’m sure the link to this week’s column will work; I’m not so sure about last week’s. Sorry about that.
OK, we need a theme. Hmm… I’ve been ripping overgrown bushes out from the front of the house, employing some of my favorite [...]

7 May, 2007

Animal week, the finale

OK, between animal week and a few random categories over the last few months, we’ve addressed most of the animal world. That leaves… everything else, of course.
I confess right now I think I’ve got an ace in the hole on this one, but you’ve all surprised me many time in the past. Have at it.
The [...]

4 May, 2007

Animal week, part 6

No predators allowed.
SONGS FOR A SONG BIRD.

3 May, 2007

Animal week, part 5

After a long evening of pulling weeds from the garden, my daughter had retreated into the house. Getting ready to follow her, I walked over to the garage to put away my shovels. The dog, as usual, followed at my heels. (Boy, I wish she would do that when she’s on a leash.)
Suddenly, I heard [...]

2 May, 2007

Animal Week, part 4

I spent three hours one day this week trying to track down an informational graphic on rats. Even with my limited skills, I could have MADE a graphic in less time.
So let’s stay creepy-crawly: SONGS FOR RODENTS.

2 May, 2007

Animal week, Part 3

Sorry for no post yesterday: We have a strict policy of unplugging our computer during bad weather. It’s hard to write a post without a computer, oddly enough.
More animals: SONGS FOR REPTILES.