Monthly Archives: May 2011

Garden Markers

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Bettina Colonna Essert

Thanks to my friend from the Left (er, Wet) Coast, for this great idea. Yes, we painted rocks to use for garden markers. And it was fun. Details: rocks; acrylic paints; brushes; sharpies; paint pens; spray lacquer for sealing them … Continue reading →

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UTI Herbal and Homeopathic Help

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Bettina Colonna Essert

Recently a friend had a terrible urinary tract infection. Definitely in the bladder, perhaps in the kidneys as well. She called me to see if I could offer her something to help partially because she prefers natural treatments and partially … Continue reading →

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Trapping a Hive

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Bettina Colonna Essert

Mark has gone from zero to bee-man in just a few months. He reads and googles and you tubes constantly in his quest for beekeeping knowledge. He has, apparently, learned how to trap a hive. In fact, luck was with … Continue reading →

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Could This Be Wind’s Cousin?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Bettina Colonna Essert

I think there’s a solid chance they’re related. This girl was on Assateague, where Wind’s parents came from.

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Today I Learned:

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Bettina Colonna Essert

How to skirt a fleece. Apparently my sheep have nice fleeces. One has a really nice fleece and I’m excited to send it off for processing. It should only be better next year when she should have had less stress … Continue reading →

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Horse Property For Rent or Sale, Corapeake, NC

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Bettina Colonna Essert

HORSE PROPERTY FOR RENT or SALE, CORAPEAKE, NC 3 (possibly 4) bedroom, 2 full bath home on 2.8 acres. 2 barns, 1 with 3 stalls, 1 with 2 stalls, feed room and storage space. Organic gardens, 2 fenced pastures and … Continue reading →

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Assateague

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Bettina Colonna Essert

My husband snapped this one of a pony foal on Assateague. There’s something great about the contrast of this brave little guy standing alone in the frame against the barrenness of the salt marsh. Bravo Mark!

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Citi Bank Credit Card

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Bettina Colonna Essert

I was denied a credit card. Here is the reason: Why we’re writing you Thank you for applying for the Citi(R) Dividend World MasterCard(R) account. Unfortunately, we are unable to approve your request for the account at this time because … Continue reading →

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When I Am Old

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Bettina Colonna Essert

We all have vague hopes about how things will be when we’re old. Best case scenario? We are all as capable and competent and still with it as my dad and step-mom. Not many of us will be. Over the … Continue reading →

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Two Dollar Watch

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Bettina Colonna Essert

We are approaching the time when the saying, “Wound tighter than a two dollar watch,” will no longer make sense to the majority of people who hear it.

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