Month: August 2015
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Scratch That Off the Bucket List
Last weekend I replaced the rear brakes on my 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup. I’m living the dream! I started Saturday around 9 and finished Sunday around 2. Yes, it took a long time. Even though I watched a ton of videos about changing brakes I had to learn some things. The caliper mounting bolts were frozen…
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One Thing at a Time
One of my lifelong goals is know how to do brakes. You’re probably thinking what the guy at the auto parts store said, “You should set your goals higher.” Power and status never meant much to me. Some wealth would be nice. Doing brakes is challenge. Many people earn a living turning wrenches. They can change brakes in their sleep.…
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A Father’s Pride – Allison’s Chicken
My daughter Allison drew this picture of a chicken for me. She’s six years old and knows I like chickens. Allison, I love your pictures!
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Pumpkins in the Landscape
Yesterday I visited a landscape planted last week. While photographing the landscape I noticed the oddest site. Nestled between a Siberian Carpet (Microbiota decussata) and PJM Rhododendron (Rhododendron ‘PJM’) was a thriving pumpkin seedling. How could this happen? The compost used to prepare the soil was the composting spot of several years of Holden family pumpkins. The moist soil…
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Fortune Cookie Fortunes – My Favorites
My favorite fortune cookie fortunes: Confidence begets confidence. If you have no critics you’ll likely have no success. Enjoy yourself while you can. The secret to good friends is no secret to you. No one can force you to change direction or abandon your principles. I’m ordering Chinese food for dinner to research fortune cookie…