Monthly Archives: March 2014

Putting Things Off

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

Do you think this is a nice view? I don’t. It reminds me of a nasty tendency I have to put things off. It’s not what’s there that is bothering me so much. It’s what’s not. This is the road I … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Street Life

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

Walking on a long country road in Virginia, our oldest Westie suddenly goes lame. Here he is being carried home while his younger brother follows behind. http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/street-life/  

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Ladies Who Lunch

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

Friend Silver The “Belles” and I meet quarterly for lunch always at the same restaurant. Why? It’s comfortable, reliable, and tried-and-true, much like our friendship. There are four of us and sometimes number five comes when her work schedule allows. What do … Continue reading →

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May the Force Be With You!

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

Well, here we are in late March in Virginia and it’s snowing. And cold and gray with that nasty red Weather Warning crawl running along the bottom of the television screen. So I’ve decided to take matters into my own … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

THIS WEEK, IN A POST CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS CHALLENGE, SHOW US AN IMAGE THAT SAYS REFLECTION.  Okay, here’s mine: In September, while hiking in the Scottish Highlands, I leaned over a bridge and saw the sky reflected in the … Continue reading →

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The Bossy One Turns Fifty

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

Sister Silver She once forced me to don a black wig and dress up as a Kardashian sister. With leopard leggings. I was Khloe, if you must know. She presented me with a purple swim cap and made me join … Continue reading →

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Into the Dungeon

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

If I were Queen, the world would be a much better place — mostly because of my dungeon into which I would toss all those people who make life miserable for the rest of us.  You know the ones I’m … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Inside

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

When the hellebore opens its sepals, this is what’s inside:

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Perspective

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

An Ant’s-Eye View of the Living Room Chandelier:

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Potting Shed Project Part Deux

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

Paralyzed With Indecision It’s been a long, cold winter during which Beloved Husband has occasionally asked me “Have you given any thought to what you want to do with the shed?” Gulp. Yes, I’ve been giving it a lot of … Continue reading →

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