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Geeking and procrastinating

Posted on 05/23/2020 by Jenny

After I pulled out the two posts that supported the gate I went inside for coffee and to do some laundry. I found some data and made a spreadsheet to project our cost per pound for rabbit meat, based off … Continue reading →

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Order and wreckage

Posted on 05/22/2020 by Jenny

Busy evenings the last few days. I made two hay racks and a nest box. Assembled two more cages. Slathered more paint on the bits for the roof extension and a couple other things. Made some improvements to the watering … Continue reading →

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Fur Rondy parade

Posted on 02/29/2020 by Jenny

We celebrated Leap Day by marching in the FurRondy Parade with Es school. About 15 Fahrenheit. Streets were clear but lots of snow banks to play in before. Ate lunch at the White Spot and watched the sprint racers (fast … Continue reading →

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We’re back

Posted on 01/15/2020 by Jenny

Nine months ago I made a bad decision. Hey, it’s only midnight, let’s update Two Geeks. Yeah, that went poorly. Anyway, it’s fixed now.

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2019 Alaska Science Fair

Posted on 03/30/2019 by Jenny

Waiting for the judges…

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EKA – how tall will she be at 15?

Posted on 03/21/2019 by Jenny

I am a nerd. A short nerd. I top out at 4’11”, Scott, I think, is 6′ 3″. I graphed Elizabeth’s annual height measurements, then added a trendline. Girls typically reach their full height around age 15 according to the … Continue reading →

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Spring? Hah.

Posted on 03/20/2019 by Jenny

Backyard is under a foot of snow. One corner of the fabric greenhouse is groaning under a lump of snow I’m too short to dislodge. I’m shocked the fabric made it thru the winter, fifth or sixth season? There are … Continue reading →

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To be

Posted on 12/02/2018 by Jenny

He is 14. My heart will surely break when he leaves this planet. But let’s not think of that. Tonight I sink my fingers in his coat softened with age. I whisper stories into his ear about his herding prowess. … Continue reading →

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Medical costs

Posted on 10/02/2018 by Jenny

I was reviewing my claims under Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield for my recent medical emergency during my ‘help mom out’ visit to California. My out of pockets for the six prescriptions was $36.71. I am very very grateful indeed … Continue reading →

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Kate is 11

Posted on 10/01/2018 by Jenny

    Happy 11th birthday to my sweet natured barky girl Kate. She is my fighter jet on a kite string sheep herder, snuggle buddy, lazy – smart rally-er (Down. Dooowwnnn. Doowwwnnnn, Kate, pat pat pat), pretty conformation girl. We … Continue reading →

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