This blog had over 1000 documented brute force attacks in the past week. They’ve not gotten in because Bytes has things locked up well. However it has been a sustained attack, so no middle school mischief. If they are looking at lil ol me – – -go check your security!!! In the meantime, we’re […]
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Beautiful sunny days with a slight breeze, perfect summer days for working in the garden and relaxing with a glass of tea. And then — boom – overnight — it wasn’t. Cold, cloudy and rainy, fire up the furnace, get out the layers, fall is here! We made it all better with The Best Breakfast […]
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The Monarch butterfly migration is in full swing. The purple butterfly bush that we moved last year is loaded with bloom and the butterflies are loving it. They swarm around it and then lift off taking advantage of the slightest breeze to swoop and rise, dip and soar for our beautifully choreographed lunch time entertainment. […]
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I did a presentation for a group at our church and received a thank you gift — a fall swag of Indian corn made by a 91 year old gentleman. It was absolutely gorgeous! And a delightful honor! He also grows Indian Corn from heritage seeds furnished by an indigenous native group. They had only […]
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We celebrated Wheels birthday this weekend. He surprised me and chose apple pie to hold his candles instead of cake. Seven year old Short Stuff volunteered to be in charge of games so we had a wild game of pin the tail on the donkey and an age appropriate movie for which he sang all […]
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We’re spending the weekend with Short Stuff and his mommy and some of the younger cousins exploring the midway at the State Fair. Should be exciting! Hoping for a cool Labor Day! And here’s to your holiday — may you have a relaxing, exciting, productive or whatever else you plan day! Thanks for taking time […]

Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!