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another mother’s day

In the past week nearly everyone I know has asked how my mother’s day went. These days to me it is just another day. When my daughter was small it was easier and magical; a hand-made card and her beaming … Continue reading

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gifts of light

This year I have received gifts of light. Not that metaphysical kind, but actual lights! On Christmas Day we went outside at -5F and finally strung up some lights on our deck. Given that we live just 200 miles south … Continue reading

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Gabby’s Great Escape, or how to make Joyce nervous

Over the weekend I moved my little corn snake (Gabby) from the boaphiles rack back into a glass tank. I felt like she was getting shy from having a little tiny window in a deep dark cage and did not … Continue reading

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August Update, part 1

Sunday marked one year since we arrived in Fairbanks. We have bought a house, and really made Fairbanks our home. (click here for more photos of our home )The only other place I could want to be would be Colorado, … Continue reading

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Snake Stack, done!

Finally, all the snakes are in the snake stack! Moved Ares into the bottom level last night, after having to reglue the track that the glass sits in. Now, we just need to make a base for it all to … Continue reading

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