Category Archives: Animals

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Posted on June 24, 2022 by AECRM

All my life, I have loved roses. My father, husband, and I have all planted and tended them. I love seeing them and having some cut roses in the house. I planted three rose bushes in front of the bird … Continue reading →

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Eager Friends, Happy Heart

Posted on January 20, 2022 by AECRM

I come by my folly honestly. From the time I was a little person, I remember my father feeding the birds every day. I mentioned that in an earlier blog post which you can find here: Lessons From Earlier Gardeners … Continue reading →

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These Crazy Days Before Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2021 by AECRM

I don’t know about you — but I can’t remember a Christmas that seemed as full of stress as the one coming in less than a week. This morning there were more ornaments on the floor around my tree. Despite … Continue reading →

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A Purchase, A Waitress, A Pig, and An Accident

Posted on December 12, 2021 by AECRM

I have mentioned in the last two blog posts that my refrigerator with freezer, along with my washing machine, had died. I called and scheduled two appliance wizards to come and tend to these appliances. The washing machine was easily … Continue reading →

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July 5th — Ohio Adventures

Posted on July 6, 2021 by AECRM

Today, July 5th, 2021, was a delightful day — you may not hear about it right away; however, I would like to write about it while everything is still fresh in my mind. Last week I made plans to visit … Continue reading →

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Roadrunners and Javelina

Posted on March 23, 2021 by AECRM

My husband was brought to Arizona when he was just five years old and he has lived most of his life here. Before I moved with him to Arizona in 2012, I had lived and worked in Ohio, Switzerland, Pennsylvania, … Continue reading →

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An Excellent Evening

Posted on November 13, 2020 by AECRM

Some weeks ago, I wrote a post about visiting long time friends on their farm. You can read about that here:  When the River Won’t Flow: A Delightful Getaway While visiting, I saw a picture in the Tractor Supply Catalog … Continue reading →

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Dr. Elton Lehman Amid the Amish of Wayne County Ohio

Posted on November 6, 2020 by AECRM

Please allow me to offer a pleasant distraction to the current political wrangling that seems unending.   Recently, on October 30th, I wrote A Delightful Getaway about a visit I spent with friends on their farm. For this grieving woman — it was … Continue reading →

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A Delightful Getaway

Posted on October 30, 2020 by AECRM

My parents loved any opportunity to flee their hometown and head for the rolling hills in Ohio. Beyond the beautiful landscape, I suspected my father enjoyed seeing horse-drawn buggies, and he certainly had a weakness for Amish baked pies. I … Continue reading →

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Playing Doctor in the Animal Hospital Ward

Posted on September 18, 2020 by AECRM

Let me begin by making apologies. Today, according to the calendar, is POW/MIA Recognition Day, and tomorrow is Rosh Hashanah. I ask for your indulgence because I am not going to talk about anything too serious today. I can’t. Grief … Continue reading →

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