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Ponsler's avatar

Great story. I am planting my summer garden seeds a month earlier than last year as an attempt to get an early start to the the garden established before the heat. The long and extra long germinating seeds will be on the full moon but with most will be done just before the new moon. My love of the veggie garden comes from my grandparents . Fresh vegetable prices I expect to go way up. I have also continued to propagate the Marigold plant you gifted me many years ago as an aid for pest deterrence. Come visit my garden someday when you have a chance.

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Jim Draper's avatar

I would love to. That marigold is golden.

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Chaz. Bäck's avatar

Wonderful, Thoreau-smiling reminiscence. Squirrel ears, elegant and focused touch. Thank you for sharing, Jim 💜

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Jim Draper's avatar

Thank you Chaz.

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Mark Hill's avatar

This was the second time today I saw Robert Smithson’s name. He was the answer in a trivia game I play online (my correct answer was a guess I have to admit.)

And- you are only the second person I know who has eaten squirrel 😃

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Jim Draper's avatar

Ha, I’ve probably eaten a lot of stuff I don’t need to talk about. My maids would cook up all sorts of stuff for me.

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Sel Gossett's avatar

Well done, Jim! Pragmatic people with a heart for their neighbors. Beautiful memories of solid family. It’s just what I needed.

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Jim Draper's avatar

Thank you. Share as much as you can.

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Teresa Sopp's avatar

Nice words, Jim💕. Snow Moon this year is my birthday.

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Jim Draper's avatar

Happy birthday! Share the post if you will.

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Teresa Sopp's avatar

Of course!

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Bob Self's avatar

Wonderful story Jim. I was fortunate to have a great grandmother in Eastern Kentucky who sounds much like your grandmother.

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Janisse Ray's avatar

Great stories

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