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lucky duck
The last nine days of our ongoing duck rescue attempts have finally resulted in Dorothy the Duck finding a new home. It wasn’t easy. After approximately sixty-seven texts, the lovely Duck Lady arrived Thursday morning with a portable “fence”. The … Continue reading
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still duckin’ around
Dorothy has settled into a routine quite nicely, though little does she know how hard I’m working to rehome her. There are schemes afoot. She won’t go near the dog crate we borrowed from the local animal shelter, though after … Continue reading
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great big sigh of relief
Yesterday afternoon I learned that last week’s blood test showed that my “tumor marker” number had gone down again. What does this mean, you ask? It’s all good. It means that my newest treatment (started at the end of March) … Continue reading
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duck duck go
Or maybe not. Dorothy shows no signs of going anywhere. She likes to keep me company when I am sitting down at the beach. Here’s something else that kept me company yesterday. He was under the umbrella when I opened … Continue reading
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august? already?
Look at us kayaking! Will always urges us into the kayaks for an annual trip around the point to peaceful Forest Service waters. There is so much construction going on east of us and I was anxious to gawk at … Continue reading
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summer, part 2
Well, the last of the kids has returned to Texas. After six weeks of fun and family time, Banjo Man and I are now alone. With a duck. More about that tomorrow. Summer weather has kicked in, as of Monday … Continue reading
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the duck stops here
Meet Dorothy. I named her after my grandmother who loved nothing more than being out in her little boat on Hundred Acre Pond. Looking lost and gazing out over the bay, Dorothy arrived on our beach last Thursday morning. We … Continue reading
summer storm
Last week’s storm was pretty darn impressive. Banjo Man, Will and I couldn’t stop watching the waves as the wind started to blow. Will went down to the beach twice to move the kayaks higher and higher above the surf. … Continue reading
archaeology and hot dogs
Always a good combination on a summer morning. Will helped us find an arrowhead, which was very exciting. He also built a small campfire in the fire pit on the beach. Due to the fire danger restrictions, we’re not allowed … Continue reading
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father’s day 2025
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers in my family, including my brother who became a grandfather for the first time! Fathers and grandfathers are very important members of the family. And don’t we all know that! Banjo Man will … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 