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July 16, 2022

Lakewold Gardens

Posted by howlingwithwolves2 in Uncategorized

Walked along the gardens in Lakewold. I expected more, but what I saw was appealing.

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

Adjusting to Hearing Loss

Posted by howlingwithwolves2 in elderly, Health, technology

Hearing loss is a common problem often caused by aging, but genetics, trauma, and occupational noises can also cause it. Common signs are: trouble hearing on the phone or in conversations personally. Needing to turn up the volume on the TV. Struggling with background noise or trouble hearing certain consonants. In some cases, surgery or…Read more »

May 2, 2019

Garden Delight

Posted by howlingwithwolves2 in amusing & appealing, Earth's wonders, gardens, Uncategorized

I planted a bleeding heart in my shade plant box last year. This year it took off and is so beautiful.

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018

Welcome Fall

Posted by howlingwithwolves2 in amusing & appealing, Earth's wonders, Fabulous Photos, Travels

I drove up to Leavenworth area for the Autumnfest. The Aspin trees were so beautiful in their gold colors. Even though there had been numerous forest fires this past summer, the undergrowth of the trees were striking in reds and yellows. I bought a box of Barlett pears that were perfect in sweetness and a…Read more »

October 1, 2018

Green Lake of Yesteryear & Today

Posted by howlingwithwolves2 in Earth's wonders, history, Just A Thought, Uncategorized

As a child, I used to go on field trips to Green Lake in north Seattle. I always thought the water had a strange smell and the bottom of the lake felt yucky to my feet. My eyes popped out when I saw this little article about Green Lake today in the NW Prime Time…Read more »

August 1, 2018

Murder The Weeds

Posted by howlingwithwolves2 in Earth's wonders, gardens

With hot summers comes the endless weeds in our yards and gardens. Weeds germinate best in warm, sunny, moist soil. Loose, dry, shady soil not so much. Once the weeds sprout, there are a few ways to kill them. I don’t recommend poisons as they run off into the sewers and eventually find their way…Read more »

July 3, 2018

The Historic State Park of The Empire Mine

Posted by howlingwithwolves2 in Fabulous Photos, gardens, history, Travels

William Bourn, Jr. took over management of the mine to keep it from closing. He pushed several mine shafts past the 1,200 foot level and brought the mine into profit status. Mr. Bourn had a cottage made for his family and himself. He hired others to maintain his great gardens. Here are some pictures I…Read more »

May 18, 2018May 18, 2018

Geranium’s Charm

Posted by howlingwithwolves2 in Earth's wonders, gardens, legends, Uncategorized

Legends state  the first geranium grew at the feet of where the Prophet Mohammed had hung his shirt to dry. The flower has been used in ancient times in solar spells and transformation. Geranium means gentility.

May 15, 2018

The Flower of the Faerie

Posted by howlingwithwolves2 in amusing & appealing, gardens, legends, Uncategorized

Legend states that when the foxglove bows its head, it means the faerie folk are out walking. It is considered lucky to have a foxglove growing from seed in your garden. Do not transplant it for it might mask a faerie home. Foxgloves are used in the medicine world to strengthen and stimulate your heart.

May 1, 2018May 1, 2018

Antifreeze Hidden Amongst Our Food Sources

Posted by howlingwithwolves2 in Health, tasty treat

I couldn’t believe it when I heard that certain foods and drink harbor antifreeze! Don’t believe me? Then check the labels when you shop. An organic form of antifreeze is propylene glycol and is used as a thickener and a sweetener.  It’s considered safe by the FDA, yet in Scandinavian countries things like Fireball Cinnamon…Read more »

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