Today’s prompt was to answer questions that you, my wonderful readers, ask over and over again. I have to admit that no one has asked questions, but several readers have expressed a fondness for Bearnacle Bear and his friends. So, today, I am going to tell you how the steam punk bear became mangled. One […]
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Today’s Ultimate Blogging Challenge prompt is to write about something that is fun. “What do I do in my personal or professional life that’s fun?” I enjoy anything that gives me a chance to escape the frustrations of daily life and helps me to reach beyond myself. One thing that I do is to participate
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It broke. The crystal ball, that is. I purchased a new one, but it… Nah, that’s all fake news. It didn’t happen. I don’t have a crystal ball. If I did, I would have purchased the basic model, with no extended warranty. You know, the kind that is offered to you via text message. “This
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The prompt for day two has to do with how I found my niche or my market. I’m not totally sure, but I can say that it was a long process to get to where I am. I’ve always loved storytelling and photography and artwork, and I think of that as my niche. But, before
On Wednesday, I was in downtown Buffalo at an art class. After the class, I had to go to an appointment, but I had enough time to walk through downtown Buffalo and take pictures. My plan was to photograph windows of really interesting older buildings, as well as pictures of flowers. I thought that it
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Behind the Buffalo History museum, there is a Japanese garden with a good number of cherry trees. Both the museum and the trees have an interesting history. The Buffalo History Museum was built in 1901. It was then called the New York State Building, and it was part of the 1901 Pan American Exposition, which
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There was once a time when I was terrified when I caught sight of a bee. I was afraid that the bee would land on me and then, suddenly, STING!!!!! Over the years, my fears lessened as I learned more about insects. I now understand that I wasn’t ever actually afraid of bees. I was
at last… I was in downtown Buffalo yesterday, and I was so happy to see gardens full of thriving flowers. I saw daffodils, tulips, crocuses, and lenten roses, along with some little wild flowers. It was also warmer than it had been for a while. Since spring is my favorite season, I felt as if
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Today is National Gardening Day! So, I am going to combine my love for gardening with my love for native plants and pollinators, especially bumblebees, mason bees, leaf cutter bees, sweat bees, monarch butterflies, black swallowtail butterflies, and red admiral butterflies. Below are two drawings of plants that attract pollinators. These two plants will be
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Getting ready for the gardening season is all about anticipation and excitement. It’s about hope and happiness. It’s very life affirming, which I need right now, considering the ongoing wars and other acts of violence perpetrated both by governments and by private individuals. It’s hard to retain hope in the face of these terrible events.
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