Far Side of Fifty
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Wistful Wednesday: The Farm

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Far Guys Paternal Grandparents were  farmers.  They began farming on this farm in 1916( I think..I hope I have that year correct.) I am no...
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Trillium and Weather

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The woods are coming alive with the warm temperatures.  It was almost 80 degrees yesterday. The Trillium are blooming. Trillium are native ...
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Monday, May 14, 2012

May 14 2012

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Far Guy’s Lilac is about to bloom. This year it will have more than two blooms!  Pay no attention to the dandys showing their sunny yellow ...
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Sunday, May 13, 2012

Happy Mother’s Day

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If you have a mom, there is nowhere you are likely to go where a prayer has not already been. ~Robert Brault Happy Mother’s Day to all the ...
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Saturday, May 12, 2012

My Pheasant and Furs

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This was gifted to me by a woodcarver who is also a taxidermist.  He was going to toss this old mount out.  It is a perfect addition to my o...
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Friday, May 11, 2012

Spring Blooms

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The Marsh Marigold/Cowslips are blooming.  They are native plants that bloom early in the spring. They are found along streams or in marsh...
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Thursday, May 10, 2012

Hairs

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I used to wear my hair up all the time.  Then last fall I got it cut rather short and it is just now growing out long enough to get in a pon...
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Wistful Wednesday : 1880

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Recently I was contacted about a blog post that I wrote about Far Guys Grandmother’s family.   A cousin found me, and could remember coming ...
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Foxy

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This must be the year of the Fox.  In the past week we observed two foxes.  The fox population must be on the rise.  Luckily I had my camera...
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Monday, May 7, 2012

Dressing up

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A little girl turning four should have a few new items to dress up in. Shoes she can clomp around the house in. A new hat that makes eve...
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Sunday, May 6, 2012

Museum: Wedding Dress

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This is one of many wedding dresses in the museum.  This one is not your usual wedding dress. Here is the info. 1918 Campfire Design Huh...
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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Visit to Black Swan Cooperage

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A few evenings ago Far Guy and I had a date.  We like to see how things are done…I guess you could say we are a curious sort. A cooper mak...
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Friday, May 4, 2012

All about Thursday on Friday

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Left the Clinic with tears on my face.  Damn mammogram.  I understand that it saves lives, but when it is so painful because they have to sq...
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Thursday, May 3, 2012

Hi Ho Hi Ho

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It’s off to work I go.  Same old same old..tis a bit chipper in the building 48 degrees.  As long as I keep moving I am just fine.  If I sit...
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Wistful Wednesday: May Day

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I grew up celebrating May Day. Making baskets and delivering them to the neighbors. This is an old photo of me..I would have been almost 2...
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Fields

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The fields were full of activity last night.  They were moving equipment with back up alarms to the field across from our driveway.  Irritat...
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