Timothy Jenks
@doctj.bsky.social
Retired old fart in the Michigan timberlands; onetime software developer, professor, musician, natural health practitioner, tai chi, herbs . . .
Clear -2’F. iPad thinks it’s 10. OK then. Looking for some good weather for our last trip to Alpena for daily meds. Perhaps we’ll celebrate a bit.
People are complex; never just one thing. What a great song & video. Stay grateful!
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People are complex; never just one thing. What a great song & video. Stay grateful!
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Never One Thing - May Erlewine
YouTube video by May Erlewine
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February 13, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Clear -2’F. iPad thinks it’s 10. OK then. Looking for some good weather for our last trip to Alpena for daily meds. Perhaps we’ll celebrate a bit.
People are complex; never just one thing. What a great song & video. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=qH0q...
People are complex; never just one thing. What a great song & video. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=qH0q...
Mostly clear 10’F nice sunrise coming. Another day on the road; looks like good driving. Feeling exhausted.
For everything a season, a time for every purpose. Stay grateful!
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For everything a season, a time for every purpose. Stay grateful!
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February 12, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Mostly clear 10’F nice sunrise coming. Another day on the road; looks like good driving. Feeling exhausted.
For everything a season, a time for every purpose. Stay grateful!
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For everything a season, a time for every purpose. Stay grateful!
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Cloudy 25’F, no snow last night. That system must have moved north. On the road again today, so that works for us. Enjoying Florence tea while we wait for light & chicken chores.
I found this fav Tom Paxton song, performed by a fav group The Seekers. Stay grateful!
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I found this fav Tom Paxton song, performed by a fav group The Seekers. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=uHkD...
The Seekers (rare) - The Last Thing On My Mind, Special Farewell Performance
YouTube video by rich963
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February 10, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Cloudy 25’F, no snow last night. That system must have moved north. On the road again today, so that works for us. Enjoying Florence tea while we wait for light & chicken chores.
I found this fav Tom Paxton song, performed by a fav group The Seekers. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=uHkD...
I found this fav Tom Paxton song, performed by a fav group The Seekers. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=uHkD...
Cloudy 7’F snow in the forecast. We had a nice relaxing weekend, today we’re back on the road. A lot falling apart in the world; wish we could help more.
Good friends bring comfort & joy. We can heal & grow together. Stay grateful!
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Good friends bring comfort & joy. We can heal & grow together. Stay grateful!
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Lyle Lovett & His Large Band w Randy Newman - You´ve Got A Friend In Me
YouTube video by Olaf Satzer
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February 9, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Cloudy 7’F snow in the forecast. We had a nice relaxing weekend, today we’re back on the road. A lot falling apart in the world; wish we could help more.
Good friends bring comfort & joy. We can heal & grow together. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=Lako...
Good friends bring comfort & joy. We can heal & grow together. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=Lako...
Clear sunrise -11’F. Doesn’t feel that cold; chicks surged out with enthusiasm. Their day now starts by 7:30 or so, gaining minutes daily.
Another day to lay back & prep for another week commuting to Alpena. Watch your step! Stay grateful!
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Another day to lay back & prep for another week commuting to Alpena. Watch your step! Stay grateful!
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Forever Young (Single Version)
YouTube video by Joan Baez - Topic
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February 8, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Clear sunrise -11’F. Doesn’t feel that cold; chicks surged out with enthusiasm. Their day now starts by 7:30 or so, gaining minutes daily.
Another day to lay back & prep for another week commuting to Alpena. Watch your step! Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=EtOY...
Another day to lay back & prep for another week commuting to Alpena. Watch your step! Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=EtOY...
Grey first light; clearing? -1’F. The blustery winds have died down leaving some inconvenient drifts, but not much new snow. We get to stay home for the weekend! Perhaps I will make donuts.
A new set of opportunities every day. Stay grateful!
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A new set of opportunities every day. Stay grateful!
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Jim Croce -- I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song
YouTube video by FARENH
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February 7, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Grey first light; clearing? -1’F. The blustery winds have died down leaving some inconvenient drifts, but not much new snow. We get to stay home for the weekend! Perhaps I will make donuts.
A new set of opportunities every day. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=bCte...
A new set of opportunities every day. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=bCte...
Snow clouds 24’F. Hoping for safe roads to Alpena & back this morning; snow forecast for later. We get the weekend off!
Change coming; let’s make it better! Stay grateful!
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Change coming; let’s make it better! Stay grateful!
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Scott Ainslie & Reggie Harris: Change Is Gonna Come
YouTube video by Scott Ainslie
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February 6, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Snow clouds 24’F. Hoping for safe roads to Alpena & back this morning; snow forecast for later. We get the weekend off!
Change coming; let’s make it better! Stay grateful!
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Change coming; let’s make it better! Stay grateful!
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Up early 16’F. Snow in the forecast; none yet. Having our tea before going out for chicken chores. The new girls put out eggs generously - about 6/day overall. Back to Alpena today.
Bundle up! Spring is on the way! Stay grateful!
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Bundle up! Spring is on the way! Stay grateful!
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Can't Take My Eyes off You
YouTube video by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons - Topic
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February 5, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Up early 16’F. Snow in the forecast; none yet. Having our tea before going out for chicken chores. The new girls put out eggs generously - about 6/day overall. Back to Alpena today.
Bundle up! Spring is on the way! Stay grateful!
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Bundle up! Spring is on the way! Stay grateful!
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High clouds 11’F. Prepping tea, waiting for light. Long ago I used to commute daily from Holland to Grand Rapids (~hour each way) for work. Seems more tiring now; I wonder why.
Another day. We’ll see it as a gift & make it good. Stay grateful!
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Another day. We’ll see it as a gift & make it good. Stay grateful!
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Karliene - Mother Earth
YouTube video by Karliene
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February 4, 2026 at 12:04 PM
High clouds 11’F. Prepping tea, waiting for light. Long ago I used to commute daily from Holland to Grand Rapids (~hour each way) for work. Seems more tiring now; I wonder why.
Another day. We’ll see it as a gift & make it good. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=caIo...
Another day. We’ll see it as a gift & make it good. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=caIo...
Cloudy, still dark 13’F. Up early, waiting for the tea to brew. Not too much snow overnight. Chicken chores, then off to Alpena for treatment. The MyMichigan medical team rocks; we’re grateful for their hard work & great attitude.
Always. Every day. Stay grateful!
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Always. Every day. Stay grateful!
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You Can Close Your Eyes
YouTube video by James Taylor - Topic
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February 3, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Cloudy, still dark 13’F. Up early, waiting for the tea to brew. Not too much snow overnight. Chicken chores, then off to Alpena for treatment. The MyMichigan medical team rocks; we’re grateful for their hard work & great attitude.
Always. Every day. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=-Tvz...
Always. Every day. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=-Tvz...
Clouds 13’F. Waiting to feed chicks at 745 or so. They get more time out every day. We go to Alpena every day this week; hoping for safe driving weather & some good results.
Hoping for al safety, love & peace. Stay grateful!
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Hoping for al safety, love & peace. Stay grateful!
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All That You Have Is Your Soul
YouTube video by Tracy Chapman - Topic
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February 2, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Clouds 13’F. Waiting to feed chicks at 745 or so. They get more time out every day. We go to Alpena every day this week; hoping for safe driving weather & some good results.
Hoping for al safety, love & peace. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=trVC...
Hoping for al safety, love & peace. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=trVC...
Clear & cold -8’F. Forecast to 28 & sunny today; the chicks will like that. I made a Banana Split Coffee Cake last evening for our breakfast today. Looking forward to a day off. Busy week coming.
Stay grateful!
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Stay grateful!
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Simple Gifts / Amazing Grace
YouTube video by Yo-Yo Ma
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February 1, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Clear & cold -8’F. Forecast to 28 & sunny today; the chicks will like that. I made a Banana Split Coffee Cake last evening for our breakfast today. Looking forward to a day off. Busy week coming.
Stay grateful!
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Stay grateful!
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Cloudy 6’F might snow a bit. Good day to stay home & recoup; daily trips next week. Ben feels better these days, I think; he needs to put on some weight.
Peace & love to all. Let’s all do a bit better today. Stay grateful!
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Peace & love to all. Let’s all do a bit better today. Stay grateful!
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Prayer in Open D
YouTube video by Emmylou Harris - Topic
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January 31, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Cloudy 6’F might snow a bit. Good day to stay home & recoup; daily trips next week. Ben feels better these days, I think; he needs to put on some weight.
Peace & love to all. Let’s all do a bit better today. Stay grateful!
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Peace & love to all. Let’s all do a bit better today. Stay grateful!
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Clear -8’F supposedly the last of our deep freeze nights for this round. Waiting for light to feed the chicks, then off to Alpena for daily meds.
My earworm for the morning, a nice piano arrangement. Stay grateful!
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My earworm for the morning, a nice piano arrangement. Stay grateful!
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Pure Imagination / Somewhere Over the Rainbow | Piano Cover + Sheet Music
YouTube video by Charles Szczepanek
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January 30, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Clear -8’F supposedly the last of our deep freeze nights for this round. Waiting for light to feed the chicks, then off to Alpena for daily meds.
My earworm for the morning, a nice piano arrangement. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=ILNM...
My earworm for the morning, a nice piano arrangement. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=ILNM...
Clearing? -8’F. Up early waiting for first light. Lots of trips to the yard on very cold days - even the heated bowl doesn’t keep the water from freezing in this temp. Chicks seem to take it in stride, glad for a visit.
Another day of life & love. Stay grateful!
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Another day of life & love. Stay grateful!
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1969 "Everybody's Got A Right To Live" Protest Song
YouTube video by David Hoffman
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January 29, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Clearing? -8’F. Up early waiting for first light. Lots of trips to the yard on very cold days - even the heated bowl doesn’t keep the water from freezing in this temp. Chicks seem to take it in stride, glad for a visit.
Another day of life & love. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=leJC...
Another day of life & love. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=leJC...
Mostly cloudy 9’F. Waiting for light to do outside chores. No new snow: good. Ben feels better these days with some digestive aids. We have a slow day planned.
We get another day to live in love. Stay grateful!
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We get another day to live in love. Stay grateful!
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Billy Joel - You're My Home (Audio)
YouTube video by billyjoelVEVO
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January 28, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Mostly cloudy 9’F. Waiting for light to do outside chores. No new snow: good. Ben feels better these days with some digestive aids. We have a slow day planned.
We get another day to live in love. Stay grateful!
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We get another day to live in love. Stay grateful!
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Cold, grey 4’F. No shoveling today after a good & productive day in Alpena yesterday. Chicks soon, then tea.
We can live without a lot of things. Break the system. Stop buying stuff. Don’t play their game. We need hope and opportunity. Stay grateful!
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We can live without a lot of things. Break the system. Stop buying stuff. Don’t play their game. We need hope and opportunity. Stay grateful!
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Paul McCartney - Maybe I’m Amazed
YouTube video by PaulMcCartneyVEVO
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January 27, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Cold, grey 4’F. No shoveling today after a good & productive day in Alpena yesterday. Chicks soon, then tea.
We can live without a lot of things. Break the system. Stop buying stuff. Don’t play their game. We need hope and opportunity. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=cdDP...
We can live without a lot of things. Break the system. Stop buying stuff. Don’t play their game. We need hope and opportunity. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=cdDP...
Streaky first light 0’F. Had to do some light shoveling before letting the flock out; also the path in front as we need to go to Alpena for med stuff today. Driveway navigable with care. I don’t shovel unless I must.
Take care out there. Keep warm. Stay grateful!
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Take care out there. Keep warm. Stay grateful!
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January 26, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Streaky first light 0’F. Had to do some light shoveling before letting the flock out; also the path in front as we need to go to Alpena for med stuff today. Driveway navigable with care. I don’t shovel unless I must.
Take care out there. Keep warm. Stay grateful!
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Take care out there. Keep warm. Stay grateful!
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Still cold -6’F. Slept in today. Susan helped get everyone fed, now we’re enjoying Masala Chai.
Not enjoying morning news. When will this insanity end? Stand for peace & justice. Stay grateful!
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Not enjoying morning news. When will this insanity end? Stand for peace & justice. Stay grateful!
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Find The Cost Of Freedom - Crosby Stills & Nash
YouTube video by Paul Leonor
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January 25, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Still cold -6’F. Slept in today. Susan helped get everyone fed, now we’re enjoying Masala Chai.
Not enjoying morning news. When will this insanity end? Stand for peace & justice. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=0nlX...
Not enjoying morning news. When will this insanity end? Stand for peace & justice. Stay grateful!
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Clear at first light -9’F. Hoping for some bright sun to warm us up a tad. Having tea early; the flock will come out abt 8.
Warm wishes & virtual hugs to folks in the main part of this storm. This will pass. Stay grateful!
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Warm wishes & virtual hugs to folks in the main part of this storm. This will pass. Stay grateful!
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The Traveling Wilburys - Handle With Care
YouTube video by OfficialWilburyVEVO
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January 24, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Clear at first light -9’F. Hoping for some bright sun to warm us up a tad. Having tea early; the flock will come out abt 8.
Warm wishes & virtual hugs to folks in the main part of this storm. This will pass. Stay grateful!
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Warm wishes & virtual hugs to folks in the main part of this storm. This will pass. Stay grateful!
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Light snow -4’F. The heat pumps & geothermal barely keep up. Put on another layer & carry on. This will pass & become part of our ‘remember when’ conversations.
The virtuous cycle. Do unto others . . . Forgive us . . as we forgive. Stay grateful!
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The virtuous cycle. Do unto others . . . Forgive us . . as we forgive. Stay grateful!
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forgive us 2012
YouTube video by Scottsdale Congregational UCC
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January 23, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Light snow -4’F. The heat pumps & geothermal barely keep up. Put on another layer & carry on. This will pass & become part of our ‘remember when’ conversations.
The virtuous cycle. Do unto others . . . Forgive us . . as we forgive. Stay grateful!
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The virtuous cycle. Do unto others . . . Forgive us . . as we forgive. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=bfEJ...
Mostly cloudy 14’F breezy. We’re prepping for some serious cold for a few days. Too many things going on. Another trip to Alpena today.
Breathe. Stay grateful!
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Breathe. Stay grateful!
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If Not for You (2020 Mix)
YouTube video by George Harrison - Topic
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January 22, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Mostly cloudy 14’F breezy. We’re prepping for some serious cold for a few days. Too many things going on. Another trip to Alpena today.
Breathe. Stay grateful!
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Breathe. Stay grateful!
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Clouds, but of snow 10’F. Waiting for light to do chicken chores. Today we go to Alpena for med stuff; hoping for minimal snow complications & some progress.
Challenges in every direction; we’re all wandering at times. Hold on to love & peace. Stay grateful!
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Challenges in every direction; we’re all wandering at times. Hold on to love & peace. Stay grateful!
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Song of the Wanderer
YouTube video by Sweet Water Women - Topic
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January 21, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Clouds, but of snow 10’F. Waiting for light to do chicken chores. Today we go to Alpena for med stuff; hoping for minimal snow complications & some progress.
Challenges in every direction; we’re all wandering at times. Hold on to love & peace. Stay grateful!
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Challenges in every direction; we’re all wandering at times. Hold on to love & peace. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=vaU5...
Clear cold -2’F. Ready to venture out to the chicken yard. They’ll come out to eat & drink, then back in to snuggle. We all stay warm inside if we can; bundle an extra layer (or fluff feathers) as needed.
I hope you all have someone to snuggle with. Stay grateful!
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I hope you all have someone to snuggle with. Stay grateful!
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Leonard Cohen - Dance Me To The End Of Love (Official Live in London 2008)
YouTube video by LeonardCohenVEVO
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January 20, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Clear cold -2’F. Ready to venture out to the chicken yard. They’ll come out to eat & drink, then back in to snuggle. We all stay warm inside if we can; bundle an extra layer (or fluff feathers) as needed.
I hope you all have someone to snuggle with. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=EImV...
I hope you all have someone to snuggle with. Stay grateful!
youtube.com/watch?v=EImV...
Gray skies 11’F on the way to a cold week. Critters fed, chicks rambling, time for some tea. Desk work today, perhaps errands around town to keep the car moving.
Let your love flow. Stay grateful!
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Let your love flow. Stay grateful!
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Let your love flow - The Bellamy Brothers (1976) HD
YouTube video by PS César
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January 19, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Gray skies 11’F on the way to a cold week. Critters fed, chicks rambling, time for some tea. Desk work today, perhaps errands around town to keep the car moving.
Let your love flow. Stay grateful!
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Let your love flow. Stay grateful!
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