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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Manuka Oil is a Handy Home Companion
Manuka Oil Its flowers are sublime, bright pink or white in an ocean of leafy dark green. You know something must be going on because the plant i...
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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 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
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
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
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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Top TEN Tips for Dealing with Sandflies and Black Flies
Better Outdoor Tips Whether you call them Sandflies or Black flies they are the same ferocious bugs. With the fun of summer comes the buzz and bite...
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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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A Hug for You and Green Toothpaste
Must keep it simple, as the 10 days before Christmas are complex enough. First, if you're feeling hectic- I've got a hug for you and invite you to ...
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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
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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