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Spring in Seattle!

Posted on March 23, 2009 by jkmcintyre


It no longer freezes at night, buds are swelling on our trees, and our chicken Baracka wants to mate. Spring has arrived. For my part, I frantically plant seeds that my books tell me I could have planted last month, some outdoors, some in. Two weeks ago I planted tomato seeds from 2008 in egg cartons in the kitchen windows. I also started other longer season crops like onions, peppers, and eggplant (yes, I may be dreaming). Continue reading →

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Is Fishgirl really a scientist?

Posted on November 27, 2008 by jkmcintyre

Nearest Book Thing Rules:* Grab the book nearest you. Right now.* Don’t dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST.* Turn to page 56.* Find the fifth sentence.* Post that sentence here and, along with … Continue reading →

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