Just thoughts from the Northwoods.
I wonder as I wander….
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Winter Seasons in Life
Under the snow is a world of activity we ignore. Continue reading
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My Mother’s Knobby Knuckles
This is my thought for today. Of course if you don’t agree, that’s fine. Don’t get bent out of shape. Just reply or message me. It is kinda long because I am feeling sad for my jail students who nearly… Continue reading
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June Nights
A Northern Wisconsin perfect balmy June night stars glimmering across the sky, a gentle breeze rattling the Quaking Aspen leaves, and sighing through the pines. I want it to stay like this forever; my shadow is cast across the freshly mowed and fragrant lawn as I stare… Continue reading
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Love Your Brother, Sister, Neighbor
Did you ever sit down and just write down the names of your friends and acquaintances? Do that, and then think of something good about them: maybe they are a good cook, a ‘fun’ partner, a confidant, have nice hair,… Continue reading
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Kindle Fire In My Brain!
My Brain is on Kindle Fire! Continue reading
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Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor
A century ago immigrants streamed into America to feed her insatiable need for factory workers and common laborers. What is different now? We need to rejuvenate our building trades, create new markets for food and education. The problem is that… Continue reading
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“Fish Flakes and Hummingbird Nectar”
Recently my husband went for a walk and discovered two tiny hatchling sparrows on the lawn. He called me and we tried to find the nest from which they had fallen. Sadly we could not find it and left them… Continue reading
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A Hunting We Will Go
It is five a.m. Hunters in drive formation. The hunters begin to rouse in my house. The alarm clocks buzz and the toilets flush. Like mice in my country cabinets there is shuffling, clunking and the ‘click’ of light switches on and… Continue reading
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Büyük Menderes and Why I Call My Blog Andi’s Meanderings
Büyük Menderes means Meander(Μαίανδρος) which is the longest river in western Turkey, well known -already in Antiquity- for its fluvial deposits. So, what is a fluvial deposit and why would I name my blog after a long river on the… Continue reading
Up North 