Monthly Archives: October 2013

Roses on my mind

Hush — don’t ask me about the home search. That’s the reaction I’ve given friends over the past several months. You see, it’s exhausting to get all excited and then get disappointed in equal measure. After this fifth bid on … Continue reading

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Oh where, oh where has my summer gone?

Remember just a month ago?It was hot.We were thankful for air conditioning. We slurped Popsicles and jumped in the fountain at City Plaza, frightening children. I wanted to do more of all of that. But no. The Friday concerts in … Continue reading

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Pumpkins abound at Halloween time

Jump for joy if you love orange. This is your month. You can buy orange greeting cards, crepe paper, candle holders, place mats and storage bins, all conveniently located in the same shopping aisle. You can wear your Oregon Beavers … Continue reading

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Bald spots create a smooth transition into fall

Bald spots represent passage into a new period of time and new possibilities.I’m surprised when some men make a big deal about the fresh new landscape above their eyebrows.Maybe these men were too much about big hair.There’s a reason we … Continue reading

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How to feed a gopher in just a few easy steps

With summer now two-thirds of the way along, I’m happy to report it has been a good season. After the gophers drove me out of my Chico garden, I found some hospitable soil at my boyfriend’s house in Paradise. All … Continue reading

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