Tag Archives: gardening

Discovering the Joys of Yardwork

Posted on June 28, 2025 by mitchteemley

Way back in 2019 BC (Before COVID), I considered yardwork a heinous chore. But then came the quarantinious year of 2020 AD (After the Disease). And suddenly I began looking forward to visiting that mystical place called “Outside.”  Five years … Continue reading →

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How to Overcome the Unexpected

Posted on February 20, 2025 by mitchteemley

“Expectations are premeditated resentments.” ~Unknown It was late autumn. Following my twice-yearly ritual, I’d ascended to the roof of our house, trusty electric blower in hand. Thereupon to blast the leaves and seedpods out of our rain gutters, and then clamber … Continue reading →

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