Tag Archives: nature

Searching for Peace

Posted on December 21, 2012 by twistedbasics

Well, it’s tomorrow in Australia and the world has not ended, but there is more than enough upset for this holiday season.  Not only do the holidays bring out the usual dysfunction of families, but an unending thirst for the material, rather … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Tree Hugger

Posted on January 21, 2012 by twistedbasics

It’s been a strange winter.  Here we are in the later part of January with only our second real snowfall.  It too will be gone sometime this week with temperatures in the upper 30’s during the day.  We’ve been in … Continue reading →

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Hubs of Hell

Posted on July 25, 2011 by twistedbasics

When the phone rang the other day, Val cheerfully answered, “Hello, hubs of hell!”  She wasn’t kidding either.  With the heat index peaking at 110 degrees, one has to wonder how in the world do you cope with the heat?  We … Continue reading →

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The Calm Before the Storm

Posted on May 22, 2011 by twistedbasics

Sunday…….a day of much-needed rest.  We are getting back to the swing of things here on the farm.  Spring is indeed a beautiful time of year.  We got up early this morning to enjoy coffee on our cedar swing which … Continue reading →

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