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Was at the local hardware store today and of course, had to ramble through the plant section. Guess what I found.... CHOCOLATE COSMOS!  ...

12:00 PM
Was at the local hardware store today and of course, had to ramble through the plant section. Guess what I found.... CHOCOLATE COSMOS!    Was rather amazed at the deep colour (much darker than my phone/camera conveys) and the scent? Oh yes. Chocolate. Intense chocolate. You should be so proud of me as I did not purchase ten,...

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  Poor Princess!  She is a 1st year layer, a lovely black with red speckled chest, and a gentle personality. Found her yesterday, hiding i...

5:57 PM
 Poor Princess!  She is a 1st year layer, a lovely black with red speckled chest, and a gentle personality. Found her yesterday, hiding in a corner, quiet, tail tucked under and looking as sad (as a chicken can look).   This is a worry, as I've seen this before, on other girls in the past.  And they didn't make...

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As I work full time, weekends are a mishmash of chores, fun and visiting with dear friends.  My latest conundrum is... the compost pile. ...

9:43 AM
As I work full time, weekends are a mishmash of chores, fun and visiting with dear friends.  My latest conundrum is... the compost pile. We currently have an even dozen hens (my 'girls'), and the coop is cleaned twice a week.  Unlike the fact that my rule on washing the house windows once a year, whether they need it or...

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