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20 Oct 2025

The challenges of woodworking as we age

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I’ve enjoyed building things ever since I was a kid. Maybe it started when my grandmother began giving us Legos every Christmas. Or maybe I inherited my love of building and creativity from... READ MORE

Brevard Zoo Community Build
19 Oct 2025

Brevard Zoo Community Build and How it Changed Me

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Being one of the fortunate ones who participated in what has been called the "World's Largest Community Build" gave me a whole new view of mankind. I was able to catch a glimpse... READ MORE

22 Apr 2025

Not enough nestboxes to go around

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  We live on a heavily wooded two acre property, so there are plenty of places for the visiting wildlife to set up house.  There are palmettos  for the low nesting birds such... READ MORE

17 Apr 2025

Haiku from the Nature Lady

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In honor of International Haiku Poetry day, which is celebrated each year on April 17th, I thought I would share a few of the Haikus that I have written over the years. In... READ MORE

17 Mar 2025

Bernie Sanders – From Mittens to Movement

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21 Feb 2025

A Message of Hope in Difficult Times

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This is my message of hope for 2025 and beyond. Right now, so many people are feeling fear, uncertainty, and despair. It’s easy to look at the world and wonder if darkness is... READ MORE

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