Author Archives: Donalyn

It’s that time of year

When we put our skunks* out to pasture. *Aren’t you glad that you aren’t camping out in my yard this next week?

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Greek Yogurt with Cherries

Ok – this is not real Greek Yogurt. It is my own fake version. But it is a lot cheaper and so easy that there is no reason to pay 3 times as much for one of the name brands. … Continue reading

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Sun Through Rain

“Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.”   Do I even have to say “name that movie”?  Anyway – sun through the rain is one of the prettiest things ever.  A rain shower blew up late yesterday, causing me to throw aside … Continue reading

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The Calm

The calm comes right before the storm, right? It won’t be a storm exactly, but by this time next week, there will be nearly a dozen extra people staying at my little house. And then another 8 who will be … Continue reading

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Blueberry Crisp

As I mentioned the other day, my mother in law has a large collection of blueberry bushes in her side yard.  We actually gave her some of them for birthday and Mother’s Day gifts about 30 years ago, as did … Continue reading

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