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My Inner Swamp Thing

Posted on March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 by Billie
My Inner Swamp Thing

When I slip into a bad mood, my inner Swamp Thing rises from the dark bog of my amygdala and the brain chemistry of irritation floods me.

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Farming Bumble Bees

Posted on September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 by Billie
Farming Bumble Bees

Farming bumble bees is a way to bring your attention to the lifecycle of another creature and connect with your local ecology.

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The Lazy Gardener

Posted on September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 by Billie
The Lazy Gardener

Lazy gardening is circular gardening. Water and soil are conserved, and plant material is upcycled into nutrients for future plants.

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Soothing Simplicity

Posted on June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 by Billie
Soothing Simplicity

I had my first face-to-face bear experience last week in the wee hours of the morning when I was awakened by the cow bell on our bird feeder.

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A Salamander in ice

Posted on February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 by Billie
A Salamander in ice

The pond froze overnight trapping a salamander in an inch of ice. This is what February will do to you.

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A moment of luxury

Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 by Billie
A moment of luxury

Watering the garden is a special time of day when I imagine myself a mermaid among roses soaking up a wildly delightful moment of luxury.

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The Murky Pond

Posted on April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 by Billie
The Murky Pond

Can I find peace staring into the murky pond without knowing what lies at the bottom? Yes, I can. And that’s the wonder of it.

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