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Beauty Makes Me Happy — Why?

May 3, 2025 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 3 Comments

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Beauty makes me happy — why? What is it about beauty that causes me to loose myself in it?  Read more.

Forget Those Charming Little Forget-Me-Nots. They’re Not as Innocent as They Seem

April 12, 2025 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 4 Comments

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Forget those charming little forget-me-nots. They’re not as guileless as they look. They have an agenda.  Read more.

What to Do With Those Battered Old Baby Shoes? Hide Them in a Wall, of Course

March 29, 2025 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 2 Comments

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Those battered old baby shoes? Hide them in a wall. It’s centuries old tradition that lets you declutter without giving up your dear old stuff.  Read more.

When the Rough-In Plumbing and Electrical Are Things of Beauty

March 22, 2025 By Barbara Falconer Newhall Leave a Comment

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The hidden secret behind the sheetrock in my bathroom — the rough-in plumbing and rough-in electrical are things of beauty.  Read more.

My Porta-Potty Has Finally Arrived! And Coming Soon — A Bath Remodel

March 15, 2025 By Barbara Falconer Newhall 3 Comments

My porta-potty has arrived. Coming soon, my bath remodel.

My Porta-potty has arrived. Finally. Coming soon, a brand-new bathroom with a huge stall shower, comfy bench and lots of grab bars.  Read more.

I’m Not Going to Rant About the Election Results. Here’s Why

November 9, 2024 By Barbara Falconer Newhall Leave a Comment

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I’m not going to rant about the election results. The world doesn’t need another angry argument. I’m going to write about my garden. Or try to.  Read more.

Let Me Tell You About My Daisies — And My Ankles

September 9, 2024 By Barbara Falconer Newhall Leave a Comment

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Let me tell you about my daisies. Fresh and perky last week, they had faded and shriveled when I wasn’t looking.  Read more.

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