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The Frankenberry
Would you eat this berry? Supposedly it tastes and smells like a pineapple. It’s called a pineberry, and yes, it really does exist. According to a website about berries, it’s a cross between the white South American strawberry and the … Continue reading
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The Snake in the Washer
As promised, here’s the story of how a snake got into my washing machine. Around nine o’clock or so one night, I heard an odd sound in the laundry room. Like something scraping over cardboard, followed by a hollow, metallic … Continue reading
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All A-Twitter About John Waters
A couple of days ago, I sent my first Tweet. Until the Wheel of Fortune had a Tweetstakes, I hadn’t had a reason to do it. Frankly, I was amused that I had three whole followers and I hadn’t yet … Continue reading
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Stinkbugged
Last year, I wrote an article about stinkbugs. Brown marmorated stinkbugs, to be exact. This invasive species has ruined crops and driven people crazy. Myself included. I have found them in my hair, in my microwave, in a box of … Continue reading
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This is Positively Nowhere
Considering how close I reside to the hub of the universe, it’s pretty amazing that I live on the edge of nowhere. Ironically, I can drive to D.C. in two hours, and yet I’m a 20-minute drive from everything. By, … Continue reading
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Sassafrass Hill 