Monthly Archives: August 2005

Kindergarten

Posted on August 30, 2005 by barbaraehardy

With the beginning of the school year upon us, it’s an easy trip in memory to my own school days.  This photo was taken of my kindergarten class, school year 1947-1948.    I remember very little of kindergarten.  Mostly what … Continue reading →

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Coeymans

Posted on August 29, 2005 by barbaraehardy

When I was growing up in Coeymans, the population was 800.  I don’t think it’s grown by one single person since.   With the Hudson River on the east and another town just to the west, the only way it could … Continue reading →

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The Last Rose of Summer

Posted on August 24, 2005 by barbaraehardy

This lovely rose is one of the last in my garden for the season.  The big show in June, a few odd blooms during the summer, and then the swan song around Labor Day… the cylce of roses is simple, … Continue reading →

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Wake up and smell the…….blueberries?

Posted on August 21, 2005 by barbaraehardy

Yes, smell the blueberries.  I just read in the paper that neuroscientists doing brain research have discovered that the aroma of blueberries goes directly to the brain and somehow inspires it to create new connections.  It is these scientists’ belief … Continue reading →

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HGTV

Posted on August 19, 2005 by barbaraehardy

HGTV is my favorite channel on tv,  "Designed to Sell,"  "House Hunters," and "Design on a Dime" being my must watch shows.   When I was watching Design the other night, the host suggested a way to make inexpensive art for … Continue reading →

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Transplants

Posted on August 14, 2005 by barbaraehardy

As I was transplanting flowers to Noel’s today, I kept thinking about what it’s like to have one’s roots torn up and planted into different soil.  I’m a transplant myself, which gives me some empathy with the flowers.   Emily … Continue reading →

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Rock and roll is here to stay

Posted on August 4, 2005 by barbaraehardy

Just had an email from an old friend……..well, he’s younger than I, so maybe "long term" is a better way to state it.  This friend, Chuck, gave me a wonderful gift about a year ago:  a custom made CD of … Continue reading →

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