Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Fall is Here!
What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time it was still hot and dry. But this year we’ve had some great cool and wet weather. My garden is growing out of control at the moment. The Cosmos are fighting with the Zinnias to take over their section of the yard. I’m enjoying…
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Howl-o-ween
I have entered Jack into Luvmutt’s Halloween contest. Here is Jack modeling his old Halloween costume from last year. Isn’t he dashing in his fake pantsuit? He tolerated everything but the wig. He was utterly embarrassed to be wearing it. Before last year I would have never thought to dress up my dog in a…
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Recycling Toilet Paper Rolls as Seed Starter Kits
I have just discovered the site “You Grow Girl” which is filled with some great ideas for your garden. I was especially intrigued with her idea for the toilet roll seed starter. In the past I’ve used peat pellets and the newspaper pots with mixed results. I had a lot of success with the peat…
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Happy Fall!
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Carnation Love
I planted carnations from seed a few months ago and I was getting a little concerned because they where growing out a little funky. The plant looks more like a spider plant with long branches that hang over their planters. I was about to cut it down so it looked more like the bushy varieties…
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I’m Ready to Fall Back
The stores are filled with back to school supplies and fake pumpkins. Why doesn’t the weather man get the hint and start giving me cooler temperatures? Last weekend we suffered through triple digit heat and this week we are still in the high nineties. Regardless, I’m going to start my fall projects. I’m gathering up…
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Planting Project Update
Even though the stores have aisles of fake pumpkins and fake fall leaves it looks like summer will be around for a little longer. I love fall it’s by far my favorite season. I keep hoping the summer heat will fade and then I can start some new projects. According to the weather channel we…
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What Flower Are You?
I am aSnapdragon What Flower Are You? It’s been an unusually long summer and I have staying out of the heat. Which means I don’t have much gardening news to share. I’ve been looking at gardening blogs of more successful bloggers in cooler climates like Ohio, Canda, and Boston. One of the sites I have…
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National Left-Handers Day
Today is a very special day it time for all Left Handers to unite and party. Today on August 13, 1992 the Left Handers Club introduced the International Left-Handers Day. It’s a day to increase awareness of left handeness. While this is the first time I’ve heard of this holiday apparently it is celebrated all…
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Happy Friday– Disco Inferno Style
This was sent to me yesterday. It was so funny that I actually was laughing out loud in my cubicle. If your interested in starring in your own dancing video check out Jibjab. You too can be a dancing sensation.
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