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Building A Dream
1 Sep 2020

Building A Dream

by backyarder1 | posted in: Chicken Soup for the Soul, Relationships | 0

Ever since I was a young girl, one of my dreams has been to build my own home. In my mind, I could see myself out on this beautiful piece of land with sweat on my brow, dirt on my … Continued

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Zen and the Art of Landscape Maintenance
1 Sep 2020

Zen and the Art of Landscape Maintenance

by backyarder1 | posted in: Gardening, Inspiration | 0

“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.” ~ Buddha Most people today seem to be constantly busy –constantly rushing from one place to another — constantly texting or talking on cell … Continued

Finding Your “Gee” Spot
31 Aug 2020

Finding Your “Gee” Spot

by backyarder1 | posted in: Inspiration, Nature | 0

“If the stars came out only once in a lifetime, all of us would be out to see them and would be left speechless by the grandeur of that sight…but when they shine every night we go for months without … Continued

Finding Me
31 Aug 2020

Finding Me

by backyarder1 | posted in: Chicken Soup for the Soul, Inspiration | 2

“Know, first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.” — Epictetus I’ve been a lot of different people in my life. Not very many of them were really me. Because I was such an insecure child, I became both … Continued

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All The Way ~ A Poem by Betsy S. Franz
31 Aug 2020

All The Way ~ A Poem by Betsy S. Franz

by backyarder1 | posted in: Inspiration, Poems | 0

  All The Way – A Poem by Betsy S. Franz Okay So nothing lasts forever Your pets will die Your job will end Your kids will grow and move away Your life will end The world will end Sure … Continued

Life in the Slow Lane
31 Aug 2020

Life in the Slow Lane

by backyarder1 | posted in: Chicken Soup for the Soul, Inspiration | 0

I used to always seem to be running late. I’d wake up in the morning early enough to have plenty of time to get to where I wanted to go. But by the time I found myself on the road … Continued

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Finding My Religion
31 Aug 2020

Finding My Religion

by backyarder1 | posted in: Chicken Soup for the Soul, Inspiration | 0

Over 20 years ago, on a rainy weekend, I sat down and wrote my own religion. The rainy-day boredom had me thumbing through a small, dog-eared dictionary when I came upon this definition: “religion: a specific system of belief built … Continued

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Beautyberry Plants help beat the skeeters
31 Aug 2020

Beautyberry Plants help beat the skeeters

by backyarder1 | posted in: Gardening, Wildlife Habitat | 0

I’ve always loved the American Beautyberry plant (Callicarpa americana), not just because it produces beautiful purple berries in the fall, but because every bird and critter that moves through my yard love to munch on those berries. Being a wildlife … Continued

The Depth of a Fisherman
31 Aug 2020

The Depth of a Fisherman

by backyarder1 | posted in: Nature, Relationships | 0

“To go fishing is the chance to wash one’s soul with pure air, with the rush of the brook, or with the shimmer of sun on blue water. It brings meekness and inspiration from the decency of nature…all men are … Continued

Beauty Never Fades
30 Aug 2020

Beauty Never Fades

by backyarder1 | posted in: Chicken Soup for the Soul, Family, Relationships | 0

Once a week, no matter how busy I am, I take an afternoon off and just sit and stare at the clouds. It’s not always easy to rearrange my schedule or put my deadlines on hold to carry out this … Continued

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