Tag: environment
group name: ourneighborhoods
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March 24, 2007 03:20 AM EDT --
Santa Ana winds have blown for the last few days. They are warm winds but have a dramatic effect. This morning we woke up to a warm, sunny and calm day. We went to the beach.
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August 27, 2006 11:26 AM EDT --
With the anniversary of Katrina upon us the citizens of the Gulf Coast are exhibiting stress and worry as never before. Suicides and attempted suicides are at levels that will skew statistics for . . . more
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September 20, 2006 02:40 PM EDT --
Ok, where do you live and what is the current price for a gallon of gas? I am curious to see how much it differs from area to area.
I live in Southeast Missouri, and gas is currently $2.08/gallon.
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July 23, 2006 02:00 PM EDT --
So, we were getting ready to head off to Colorado for a couple weeks and I was really afraid the rabbits were going to starve. Add to this - the workmen had to bring in an equipment-mounted . . . more
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August 30, 2006 11:42 AM EDT --
A friend sent me an email today that gives a reason why each state in America is special. I have listed that below. However, I would like to know what makes your village, town or city special to you.
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July 21, 2006 08:13 PM EDT --
We have a little triangular piece of green space here in downtown St. Paul, directly adjacent to what's got to be the world's ugliest parking ramp (I mean, look at it).
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September 01, 2006 03:34 PM EDT --
the end of summer seems to be upon us quickly this year. last year, we were swimming until october. this year, we've not been swimming for a few weeks. the water is really cold!
it's been so windy . . . more
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May 24, 2007 03:59 PM EDT --
Our family outing last Sunday brought us to the doorsteps of the Eco-Home at Hawk Ridge in Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood.. The kids were not overly thrilled about the venture, but my husband . . . more
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August 06, 2006 11:05 PM EDT --
The door is open; the AC is off. It's 80 degrees out, or so says the gauge and that's fine. There's something real in the slightly sticky overused air on the East side of the metro tonight. . . . more
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March 31, 2007 08:27 PM EDT --
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September 07, 2006 08:59 PM EDT --
One of our friendly neighborhood squirrels:
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October 03, 2006 06:27 PM EDT --
This Cardinal decided to visit our backyard yesterday. I rarely see them in the yard and rushed to get the camera, then quietly as possible sneaking out to capture him to share. I was lucky enough to get . . . more
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February 25, 2007 01:49 AM EST --
The Giving Tree, which was first published in 1964, is a children's book about a boy and a tree. Shel Silverstein's book, a wonderful read for Arbor Day, portrays the relationship between . . . more
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August 29, 2006 01:42 AM EDT --
I found out today that I will have another student after labor day. I don't what class yet, but I'm sure I'll learn. I'm just excited that maybe I'll be able to make some . . . more
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October 22, 2006 07:01 PM EDT --
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago has a variety of interesting exhibits, but the most popular and possibly the best is the butterfly garden. Here are a few photos from a trip with my family. . . . more
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October 03, 2006 08:19 AM EDT --
I should have jumped from the bed at the smell of bacon. I usually did. The delay was due to my sleepless night waiting up for daddy. Regardless, my stomach now screamed louder than my . . . more
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November 14, 2006 05:08 AM EST --
I stared out the window trying to remember what things used to look like. Everything was different now.
"So," said the middle aged woman driving," things are a . . . more
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July 30, 2006 07:25 PM EDT --
Not so long ago, when I was at work, a co-worker was telling of how his daughter one day drove into a lake near where they lived. Maybe it was dark and she was with her friends, but I guess that's . . . more
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September 04, 2006 12:05 AM EDT --
For years there have been arguments about gun control. I would like to express my opinion and welcome yours, but please don't crucify me if you don't agree.
I'm not going to debate . . . more
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August 02, 2006 02:11 PM EDT --
{13 photos, for those gathering on dial-up}
for mary c legg, a gather friend, to combat the plethora of (albeit beautiful) blues.
walking with grace
today, on such a hot day, the heron spent a bit . . . more
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