Category Archives: The Great Outdoors

Taxonomic Classification of Mud puddles, of Course

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

This morning the sky was gray and promising rain but from my quick glance out the door the drops were few and far between.  Dexter knew it was time for the bus stop walk and he was eager to go.  … Continue reading →

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Summer Toys. Winter Toys.

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

It has been past time for quite a while.  Finally on a not so rainy day last week I decided the time had come.  Cody was at school and since it was a Friday, Carter was home all day with … Continue reading →

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The Little Annual That Could

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

I am the first to admit that I do not have a green thumb.  When it comes to keeping plants alive my track record is grim.  I believe my main deficit when it comes to gardening and tending to plants … Continue reading →

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Always Home

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

Snails.  Not only are they always home but they are always in the process of creating their home.  For the snail their shell is home but it also means safety from predators like birds and frogs as well as from … Continue reading →

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Garden Gnome Season

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

Apparently late September in the Pacific Northwest is not Garden Gnome season.  I get it, really I do.  Most people consider the garden gnome’s habitat to be a traditional garden, one of flowers or vegetables.  I, however have to disagree.  … Continue reading →

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Fort Flagler – One Point on the Triangle of Fire

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

I will never be a historian or a historical writer so if you want the history of the three forts Fort Warden, Fort Casey, and Fort Flagler that make up the “Triangle of Fire” you have come to the wrong … Continue reading →

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Rabid Ninja Squirrels?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

It is 82 degrees outside.  The boys are in various stages of undress, jumping over the sprinkler in the front yard and occasionally pausing to gnaw pieces of watermelon down to their mottled green rinds.   I should be doing something … Continue reading →

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Low Tide Dreaming

Posted on July 4, 2012 by

Yesterday was the lowest tide of the year in our area. The boys and I went on a tide walk hosted by an organization dedicated to educating the public about marine wildlife and preservation of our beaches.  The gentleman who … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Field Trip!

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

Earlier this week Husband took a day off work, Carter played hooky from preschool and we all joined Cody’s kindergarten class on a field trip to the beach. It was low tide We saw brown crabs We saw purple shore … Continue reading →

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Our Little Patch of Dirt

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

We planted our veggie garden last weekend.  This is the second year we have planted one and even though we don’t really know what we are doing it is a lot of fun.  Plus last year we actually got some … Continue reading →

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