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Deer eating my front yard blooms was a problem. Find out how I solved my garden woes.

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Bed Sheets, Deer, and the Clampetts

Our front walk is ringed in daylilies that we planted for color several years ago. The first year or two proceeded without incident, probably because the plants were spindly, small, and were getting established. Then last year arrived and we had lots of blooms puffing up and about to burst ... Read More

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Sometimes we believe something because someone we value presents something as the truth. What lies have you mistakenly thought were true? Silly ones and true? Because I once believed orange was not a color. #encouragement, #self-care, #lies we believe

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When I found Out that Orange is Not a Color

  I was avidly listening to the talk, presented by a gray-haired, well-manicured lady, with my mid-teen friends. She was talking about clothes and fashion tips and we were hanging on her every word as she was passing on some tips she had learned at Modeling/Finishing School. A place many ... Read More

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Life as it Comes #003 | Lost Pole and Rocking the Boat

  This is a fishing trip that ends with a jump into icy water, and after years of catching no fish, finally a catch of fish. Do you have a favorite fishing story that had a surprise ending? Share it with us in the comments.       Pllay below in PowerPress or ... Read More

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A humorous podcast about life.

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Life as it Comes #002 | Early Breakfast, Nighties, and Door Knocking

  Sometimes one is just not ready when guests arrive, especially if it is early in the morning. This story is about rushing around in a nighty and a guest arriving unexpectedly. Can you relate to this situation? Tell us your story in the comments.       Play ... Read More

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A humorous podcast about life.

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Life as it Comes #001 | Showing Up on the Wrong Night

  Sometimes one can unwittingly set in motion a whole set of events. This story is about what happens when you get the date wrong and the inevitable mishaps that follow. Has something similar happened to you? Tell us about it in the comments.       Listen below ... Read More

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A humorous podcast about life.

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Life as it Comes #000 | Introducing Life as it Comes

This pre-show episode introduces the podcast series, Life as it Comes. It tells some background about the author of the podcast and describes what listeners can expect. Learn the goals and purpose of this podcast. And of course, there is a story or two.       Listen ... Read More

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