Author Archives: Brian Gallimore

New Bird Nest

Amber came across this bird as she was pruning the trumpet vine on the gazebo. She has a nest built in one of the hanging flower baskets. The bird let her get very close before finally flying off. Looks like … Continue reading

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Toy Story 3

We watched “Toy Story 3” this morning. It was Bryson’s first experience in a movie theater. The movie was great and Bryson did great too. He was a little too small for the seats, so he spent most of the … Continue reading

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The American Trinity

Dennis Prager explains what sets American values apart from the rest of the world.

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New Food At Home

We received our first delivery of local food from our CSA this past weekend. Here is a picture of our ‘one share’ of food. And, as if that wasn’t cool enough, some of my plants are starting to produce too. … Continue reading

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BO BS Bingo

Rules: 1. Before BO’s next televised speech, print your “Bullshit Bingo” 2. Check off the appropriate block when you hear one of those words/phrases. 3. When you get five blocks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, stand up and shout “BULLSHIT!” [or … Continue reading

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Maxine on Towel Heads

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Garden Update – June 5, 2010

SUBTITLE: “The Garden Invasion of 2010” I’m having some issues with pests. My sunflowers suffered a tremendous blow from what I think was a mouse. The cantaloupe also took a beating from that same animal. My potatoes are turning brown … Continue reading

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Picture of Oiled Bird

An oiled bird sits on the beach at East Grand Terre Island along the Louisiana coast after being drenched in oil from the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill Thursday, June 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) —- We have an addiction … Continue reading

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Plum-Flavored Sugar, Hold the Worms

I’ve quickly moved through the 5 stages of grief since finding that my precious plums were playing host to some very rude and uninvited worms.  A few people advised me to just cut out the bad parts of the fruit … Continue reading

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My First Canning FAIL

I was excited to see that my plum tree is full of fruit that is ripe or near ripe. I decided to seize the moment and go ahead and make some plum jam tonight. I was missing a few things, … Continue reading

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