Home & Garden
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Movie Night with Luna
Graeme came home and caught Luna and me fully committed to movie night — eyes closed, snoring gently, and apparently following the plot perfectly.
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Fudge Crossed the Rainbow Bridge This Morning
Deep down, I knew the time had come. So we cuddled through the night, and Fudge took her last breath in my arms.
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I Missed This View
I just realised how much I missed this view. I loved watching the birds perch in the trees outside our balcony, but after the tree lopping, the city opened up again. And I realised I’d missed that too. Funny how you can enjoy what’s in front of you so much that you forget what it…
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My Workspace Has Been Updated
I’m very pleased with the result. Somehow, now that everything has its place, I have the feeling I can finally start tapping into my artistic side. I’ve always wanted to write a children’s book. Or perhaps I should start with painting first. Or sewing. Or maybe all three. The danger of creating a nice workspace…
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When Your Efforts Are Not Working…
I clean their house every day and put fresh hay in their outdoor area so they won’t get soiled. Unfortunately, they have another idea. Apparently, the freshly cleaned house is inferior to sleeping in a pot of dirt.
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The Garden Is Paying Rent
My pineapples are starting to fruit, and I finally harvested my sugar bananas. After all the watering, feeding and fussing over them, it’s nice to see the garden contributing something to the household.
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Still Waiting for the Miracle
I paid $15 for a four-year-old mature miracle berry plant. Graeme brought home a four-centimetre twig. Six months later, I’m still waiting for the miracle.
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I Planted a Bush Lemon Tree. I Got Butterflies.
Someone once gave me a bush lemon, and after tasting it, I was hooked. What began as a search for that distinctive flavour eventually brought caterpillars—and then something I hadn’t expected—to my balcony.
Stories Along the Way 