Two types of trees dominate our modest back yard: the crabapple tree that once was a three foot high stick the year we arrived and the larches that may be as old as the house. When we bought our home the outdoor plants had lain untended for several years except for the kindness of a […]
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The tree’s outer cortex is heavily ridged, it barks before it bites. This cottonwood will show its bark knot and send its seeds far and wide while I finish writing the article on the khipus, the information laden knotted strings of the Inka. Taking Eagle to camp today, I saw these majestic cottonwoods. I couldn’t […]
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Yesterday we got the whole family out for a hike! Due to temperatures of 30 C (86 F), we chose Governor Nelson State Park for its hiking trail under old oaks. If you like trees as much as I do, check out Becky’s page for more photos. ¡Olé! –Rebecca #TreeSquare And for flowers, see the […]
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The results are in! Duck Tape has named two new winners of the $10,000 Duck Tape Prom contest. One is my all time favorite, the folklorico dress by Larissa. The second is one of my top two from this year, Ryan, dramatic in a black tux complete with top hat and black wings. To see […]
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The Poems of Sam Bartle
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