Chased by Strangers - A True Story

By sgbrown

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This day started out as a simple Saturday outing with our 6 year old daughter, Jenna. She loved going to water parks and it was going to be a hot summer day. My husband, Johnny and I decided we would drive to Oklahoma City, which is about an hour away, and take her to a large water park for the day. We started our drive in my “old faithful” mini van, which we had for several years. We bought it when I was pregnant and could no longer get in and out of our Chevrolet Camero. The camero was so low to the ground, I had to practically fall into it and roll out of it! The mini van had always been a dependable vehicle…until this day.  Read more ...


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The Caracal - An Elusive Wild Cat

By sgbrown

Caracal Close Up

Source: sgbrown-Rockcreek Photography

The caracal is a medium sized wild cat and is noted for it’s beautiful elongated, tufted black ears. The word caracal comes from the Turkish word, karakulak, for “black ear”. Caracals typically are redish, grey or “sand” colored and have a narrow black line that runs from the corner of their eye to their nose.   Read more ...

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Honeybees - Why Are They Disappearing?

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Honeybee pollenating yellow flower.

Source: sgbrown-Rockcreek Photography

What is Happening to Our Honeybees?

As most people are aware, there is a major decline in the number of honeybees over the last several years. The following information contains information on the honeybee and several theories as to why the honeybees are disappearing and what we can do to help.  Read more ...


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My DR Lawn and Leaf Vacuum Review

DR Lawn and Leaf Vacuum

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If you live in the country or have a large yard with lots of trees, you need to read this article!  We live in the country and have lots of trees around the house. Don't get me wrong, I love my trees, we looked for years for just the right place in the country with lots of trees. I also love spring, but spring also used to mean that I had to rake leaves. I know, raking is good exercise, but parts of my yard are almost a foot deep in leaves! Last year I raked, and took to the burn pile, 182 wheelbarrows full of leaves. Don’t ask why I counted, you really don’t want to know! Now, exercise is one thing, but that is crazy, it took me weeks to get all that done!

Leaves in my yard at the beginning of spring!

After just 1 pass with the DR Lawn and Leaf Vac!

 Purchasing the DR Lawn Vacuum is one of the best things I have ever done! But as you know, all the product advertisements you see, will only tell you the good things about the product. I am going to give you the good, as well as the areas that I think could use a little improvement. However, if I had to do it over again, I would still make the same purchase.  Read more ...

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Early Garden Vegetables

By sgbrown

My Vegetable Garden in Early Spring

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Which Vegetables to Plant First

Much of the success in planting a successful vegetable garden, is knowing what to plant when. After 25 years of planting a garden, we have learned a few things that I hope will help the beginning gardener. Here is my list of early garden vegetables, the first vegetables to plant in your vegetable garden.  Read more ...

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The Beauty of Nature in Spring

by sgbrown

Deer in Field

Photo source:  sgbrown aka Rockcreek Photography

I am a warm weather person. I love to be outside in nature in all her glory. I want to feel the sun, shining down upon me and warming my soul. I suffer through winter, pacing around the house like a caged animal waiting to be released back into the wild. I long to see green pastures and trees, to smell the flowers and the scent of fresh cut grass. Read more ...

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Taking a Walk in the Country

By sgbrown

Deer in fog.

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Walk with Me in the Country

Everyone knows that walking is great exercise. It is good for your heart, lungs, and all of your muscles. But walking in the country is just good for your soul! I love to walk in the country and try to walk at least every other day. I always take my camera with me and try to capture some of the beautiful and unusual things I see. Come with me and let’s take a walk in the country. Read more ...

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5 Best Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden

By sgbrown

 

If you have enough space to plant a small vegetable garden this spring, not only will you eat better, but, you will also save money on our grocery bill all year. Fresh vegetables not only taste much better but are much healthier for you too. I am going to give you some ideas on which are the easiest vegetables to grow and store, so you can continue to use them all year.  Read more ...


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All About Okra - Origin, Planting and Cooking

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Okra Pod and Okra Flower

All About Okra

Okra is one of my favorite vegetables to grow. It's super easy to grow, drought tolerant and delicious! We grow okra in our vegetable every year and I use it in all kinds of recipes. One of my favorites is pickled okra.  We add a jalapeno pepper to each jar to give it a little extra flavor. (The link to our recipe is below.) Okra has a long history, possible as far back as the 12th century B.C. Click on the link below to find out more about the okra plant.  I have included information on its origin, as well as how to plant, harvest and cook with okra.  All About Okra -Origin, Planting and Cooking

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Skyler, My Cockatiel Miracle - A Short Story

By sgbrown

I really contemplated on sharing this story as it is quite personal and reveals some very personal things in my life. This is a simple and true story of a time when I was much younger. The events of this story may be simple and silly to some, but the outcome really changed my life at the time. Have you ever had something  small and simple happen to you, but it was really significant enough to changed your life? I guess this is one of those times.  Read more ...

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A Stranger in My Garden!

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“Get up! Get up! You have to come see this!” As I am crawling out of bed he tells me that he heard Sadie, our yellow lab, barking at something and went outside to see what it was. As he went to the edge of the porch he could hear the strangest sound. He couldn’t tell what it was, but there was definitely something in the garden.  Read more ...

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The American Bison or Buffalo

The American Bison or Buffalo - Facts and True Story

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Herd of American Bison or Buffalo

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American Bison or Commonly Known as the Buffalo

 The American Bison is also known as the American Buffalo, which once roamed the plains of North America in huge herds. The buffalo were nearly eradicated in the 19^th century due to hunting and now are restricted to parks and reserves. There are approximately 500,000 buffalo on privately owned ranches and refuges today. Buffalo can be found here in Oklahoma at the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge in southwestern part of the state.

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Best Perennial Flowers for Spring Gardens

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Daffodils in Spring

Source: Rockcreek Photography

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I love flowers, the more the better! When we moved out to the country I had all the room I needed to plant all the flowers I wanted and I went crazy! I created more flowerbeds than I could keep up with. I knew that I wanted to plant mostly perennials so I would not have to re-plant each year. I spent hundreds of dollars planting flowers that I really knew nothing about. After several years of trial and error, and learning a lot, I have found several perennial flowers that are not only hardy, but also very easy to care for. These are what I consider to be the best perennial flowers for spring gardens. They are hardy plants that need little care.

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The Pit Bull Dog - Once Known as the Nanny Dog - What Happened?

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In the early part of the 1900’s, the Pit Bull Dog was known as the “Nanny Dog”. Why, you ask? If you wanted to keep your children safe, the pit bull was the most faithful and loving dog of any breed, especially with children. They were strong and loyal and loved children. If your child had a pit bull dog as a pet, you felt that they were safe. So what happened?

Ironically enough it is the wonderful qualities of the pit bull that have attracted it to the “criminal element” that have victimized this wonderful breed of dog. The Pit Bull breed is strong, and very intelligent. They are loyal and courageous. Their main goal is to please their owner. Yes, they look tough, but they have not been referred to as the “Nanny Dog” for almost 100 years for nothing! At one time the pit bull dogs were the most beloved dogs in England and the United States. Read more ...

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Tips on How to Grow a Vegetable Garden

Tips on How To Grow a Vegetable Garden

Healthy Vegetable Garden
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Growing a vegetable garden is not as difficult a thing as many people make it out to be. My husband and I have grown a garden every year for the last 25 years. There are three basic things that are needed to grow a successful vegetable garden. Once you have mastered these basic needs for your area, you just let nature do the rest.

I think one of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to grow a vegetable garden is making the garden bigger than they can properly take care of. Start small and as your garden becomes successful you can enlarge it the following year. Now let’s look at the basics.  Read more...

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Bird Photography in Your Own Backyard

Tufted Titmouse

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Bird photography is one of the favorite genres of nature photographers. Who can resist taking pictures of these beautiful and graceful creatures? Not only do they come in different sizes from the great bald eagle to the smallest hummingbird, but also they range in so many different colors and patterns. Bird photography can be fun as well as rewarding. I don’t claim to be a great bird photographer, but I have learned a few things that may be helpful to the beginner. Here are several tips you need to know to capture those really good bird pictures.  Read more...

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Squirrel Proof Your Birdfeeder

Squirrel Proof Your Birdfeeder - By sgbrown

Squirrel Eating at Birdfeeder

Source: Rockcreek Photography

If you have a bird feeder at your house to attract birds, you probably have attracted some squirrels also. I love feeding and watching the birds, but the squirrels were scaring away the birds and eating most of the food. I needed to find a way to squirrel proof my bird feeder.

Female Cardinal at Birdfeeder

Source: Rockcreek Photography

I love to attract birds to my yard, so my husband put up a bird feeder right outside one of our windows. This does attract many different birds to our house, which I love to take pictures of, but it also attracts the squirrels. I don’t really mind feeding the squirrels, but they chase of the birds and eat all their food. I was filling up the bird feeder everyday! 
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Credit Cards - Dont Fall into the Credit Card Trap

Credit Cards - Dont Fall into the Credit Card Trap

Let me take just a moment and give you a little history on myself. I recently worked for a very reputable debt settlement company for about 8 years. (I am now retired.) I have talked to thousands, yes thousands of people who are in debt of anywhere from as little as $5,000. and up to more than $100,000.00. in just credit cards. I have helped an array of struggling people from doctors and teachers, police and fireman, blue-collar workers, preachers and college students. Anyone can fall in to the credit card trap. I no longer have anything to do with any type of debt-company. I am here to give you some information to help keep you from becoming one of those people who are going to need outside help because of the credit card trap!

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How to Take Better Pictures at the Zoo

How to Take Better Pictures at the Zoo

Source: SGBrown-Rockcreek Photography

 

We all like to take pictures when we go to the zoo. We take tons of pictures while we are there, but when we get home, most of the pictures just don’t do the animals justice. Hopefully I am going to give you some tips here that will help you take better pictures at the zoo.

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An Original Gift for Valentine’s Day - Miniature Rose Bush

An Original Gift for Valentine’s Day - Miniature Rose Bush
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Miniature Rose Bush

Are you looking for a original gift for Valentine’s Day for that special lady in your life, but you want to give something a little different? Instead of giving her roses that will die in a few days, why not give her roses that will last forever?

Instead of giving a vase of cut roses, give her a miniature rose bush! She will still have the beauty of roses and that special feeling of love on Valentine’s Day, but will have them to look at forever! I told my husband years ago, don’t spend money on something that I will only be able to enjoy for a few days, get something I can plant and enjoy forever! Miniature roses are a great and original idea! You can buy a pretty red pot and place them inside. They can remain in the pot until the weather allows you to plant them outside. They can be re-potted easily and will be beautiful all growing season.  Read more ...

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