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As a curious observer of life, I blog on writing, marketing, my prairie - anything that interests me in the moment. I like to have conversations with readers, so don’t hesitate to leave a comment. I'll respond.

Prairie Architecture

By Carol / 23 November 2010 /

Walking through the prairie today, the word that came to mind was architecture. During the summer, I  never looked past the swathes of yellow, dots of pink, pinpoints of blue in the blooms that blanketed…

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Fall in the prairie

By Carol / 10 November 2010 /

I have found it difficult to walk in my prairie these days. It is so dry and brown. Such a short time ago it was awash in brilliant yellows with surprising dots of pink, purple…

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E-books for low vision

By Carol / 08 November 2010 /

One of the benefits of e-readers is the ability to change font type and size on any book you download. I had not considered the real advantage this could be to anyone with low vision.…

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Time to vote!

By Carol / 02 November 2010 /

My folks didn’t engage in political discussions when I was growing up on the farm. They kept their thoughts to themselves or talked with each other out of range of hearing by us kids or…

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High Tech – An e-book at last

By Carol / 20 October 2010 /

The smallest things entertain me. But I suppose it can be argued publishing my book in a new format is not really small. So, come celebrate with me!  I just published my memoir: Growing Up…

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Get on the blog wagon

By Carol / 15 October 2010 /

Today is Blog Action Day 2010. Bloggers are encouraged to blog today for clean water. If you’re a blogger and haven’t joined in, Get on the Blog Wagon!  It’s not too late. Change.org|Start Petition

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Clean water for everyone

By Carol / 15 October 2010 /

I take it for granted. Each morning before I walk, I turn on the kitchen tap and drink two tall glasses of water. I assume the water will flow. I assume it will be clean.…

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Insects, spiders, and BIG worms

By Carol / 29 September 2010 /

Fall brings colored leaves and cool breezes, bright blue skies and flashy yellow goldenrod.  It also brings spiders and worms – insects of all kinds. Quite often into the house. Staying ahead of the spider…

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Getting a foot in the farming door

By Carol / 23 September 2010 /

I’m used to traditional agriculture. Though the farm I grew up on was a small family farm, we milked cows, raised pigs, grew corn. The traditional crops and livestock you think of when you think…

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See where the artists work

By Carol / 20 September 2010 /

Creating art is  a solitary venture. But creating comes full circle when artists share their work with the public. That sharing often inspires another surge of creativity. Art fairs give us a chance to meet…

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