Gilbert stories Our yard is lush and green after the recent rains. The recent waves of heat have made it necessary to venture out early in the day or later in the evening to garden, mow, or play. Gilbert is still trying to shed more of his winter coat. When he hears the ice machine, he will appear at my side. I slip him a piece of ice and he happily runs off with the cool … [Read more...]
Recycling 101
Questions concerning batteries have been numerous recently. I have shared bits of information concerning them in many articles in the past year, but today I will try to get as much battery information as possible in one article. The rules for recycling batteries are not as easy as recycling an aluminum can or a piece of cardboard, but the recycling of a battery … [Read more...]
A View From the Woods
A rhubarb day Our little grandsons are ready to go when we arrive to pick them up for a day at the Rhubarb Festival in Lanesboro. The four year old remembers the petting zoo from last year, while the two year old is just excited to see his grandparents, and always up for anything at all. The cooler is packed with the makings for my entry in the rhubarb tasting contest, … [Read more...]
Sue’s Muse ~ 5.29.17
Graduation Graduation has always been a time of celebration and hope for a bright future. This joyful atmosphere was no different at the graduation we attended on May 17, 2014, except for the fact that half of the recipients were dogs. Yes, we were attending Gilbert’s graduation at Can Do Canines in the aptly named town of New Hope. Gilbert and Lu were one of 17 teams to … [Read more...]
Recycling 101
Neither the Fillmore County Resource Recovery Center nor the Fillmore County Recycling Center are accepting burn barrels for disposal. Recently, there has been a misunderstanding that we will, but that is not correct. We do not want them, we will not accept them, and we have no place to store them or dispose of them. If you are using a burn barrel or burn your garbage in a … [Read more...]
A View From The Woods
A woodsy walk A cool, still morning dawned. After a quick breakfast, I make sandwiches to wrap for lunch. As I tuck my pants into my socks to keep the ticks out, cars begin pulling up the driveway for the annual Harmony Garden Club wildflower walk. A stroll around the garden and a quick refresher on the names of trout lilies, yellow bellwort and rue anemones blooming near … [Read more...]
Recycling 101
We get a variety of garbage related questions at the Resource Recovery Center and the Recycling Center here in Fillmore County. Many of them concern whether or not we will accept a certain material, and of course, how much it is going to cost to get rid of it. A similar article on this subject was published a couple years ago, but many of the fees have changed, … [Read more...]
A little of this, A little of that
I am not a “Jill of all trades.” Machines sense my fear and love intimidating me or worse yet - break down when I touch them! My husband thinks it is all my fault. He scoffs when I explain that machines hate me. Sometimes he even insinuates I am making excuses to avoid work He showed me how to start the lawn mower and explained the RIGHT WAY (his way) to mow the lawn. … [Read more...]
Sue’s Muse ~ May 1, 2017
Gilbert and Charlie Spring is trying to awaken our spirits. The daffodils hold up their cheery heads, goldfinches appear at our feeder as yellow drops of color, and the sun keeps trying to light up the landscape and our mood. Gilbert is happy to once again take long walks, in between rainfalls, and even go on a few bike rides. Lu has fashioned a stand on his three-wheeled … [Read more...]
A little of this, A little of that
I hope you have been laughing during Mother Nature’s crying jags (the ones that bring May flowers) because April is National Humor Month. Remember the first day of the month? The day when people delight in playing practical jokes on each other and acting like fools. Some jokes are funnier than others, but they do distract us from bad news on TV, real or fake! “Laughter is … [Read more...]