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Thinning the Grapes Anyone who has a homestead knows how before you can begin the project you want to do, there are a gazillion projects you need to finish first. Want to plant the bush you just bought? First you have to fix the handle on the shovel–that requires that you clean the shop, which requires that you empty the
Read moreMother of Pearl Sunset Just a quick reminder about the time change. Remember to turn your clocks forward.
Read moreReflection Takes time. Like coins, fed into a meter, Moments we expend Witnessing the splendor of sunsets Rent us a parking place in which to Reason.
Read moreTight stacked beside each other, the chores scheduled on town day regulate my life. I know this is true for almost everybody. But, for rural women who drive an hour and a half into town, the tasks lean against each other for support. Pull out one and the rest tumble about in disarray. I arranged today to have my car’s
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