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You look that way, and I’ll look here, stretching our necks out far and near. Peering high. Peering low. Spotting friend. Spotting foe....
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Mary Doyle
- Aug 15, 2022
Great Midwest Weather
Rarely, are we in the Midwest United States envied for our weather. We typically experience hot summers and cold winters. The change of...
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Mary Doyle
- Oct 19, 2021
Bison or Buffalo?
Biscuit or cookies? Bison or Buffalo? The meaning of words can change over time in ways that hardly resemble what they originally...
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Mary Doyle
- Jun 15, 2021
Killdeer Pair
I’m working on the most enjoyable book. It consists of poetry and nature photos. I’m shooting photos of wildlife and writing poems...
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Mary Doyle
- Jul 18, 2016
Know GMO
The more options science offers us, the more concerns we have in regard to ethics, health, and safety. Those concerns often create...
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Mary Doyle
- Jun 19, 2016
Dad’s Words of Wisdom
My dad and I were close. He was easy to talk with, a good listener, avid reader, and my mentor. He taught me how to think for myself,...
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Mary Doyle
- May 14, 2016
The Essence of Nature
Lavender for sleep. Peppermint to keep alert while driving. Tea Tree Oil to disinfect. I’ve used essential oils since the early 70s, but...
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Mary Doyle
- Apr 16, 2016
Sun’s Up
Finally, the sun is shining in the Midwest. We can have any weather in the spring-rain, sleet, snow, chilly, or warm-but these are the...
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Mary Doyle
- Feb 27, 2016
Every Vote Counts
The Illinois primary election is fast approaching, and I’m not sure how I will vote. Unfortunately, I’m not excited about anyone in the...
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Mary Doyle
- Jan 16, 2016
One Less Contaminant at a Time
According to the FDA website, “It’s against the law for a cosmetic to contain any ingredient that makes a product harmful when consumers...
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Mary Doyle
- Oct 14, 2014
Pumpkin Everything
Pumpkin biscotti, latte, bread, soup, and even ravioli. This is the season for pumpkin everything. The fruit—yes, botanists consider...
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Mary Doyle
- Sep 30, 2014
Fall Colors
Spring blossoms with hope, summer peaks with flora and fauna, and autumn bursts with color. The leaves are beginning to change in the...
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Mary Doyle
- Sep 26, 2014
The Weight of Weather
Some dispute the effects of weather on the body. For those of us who feel it in our joints and bones, we don’t need any scientific basis...
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Mary Doyle
- Jul 18, 2014
Don’t Ask for Ketchup on That Dog
The crack of a baseball bat and aroma of hot dogs heaped in condiments signal summer is here in full swing. And the two often go...
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Mary Doyle
- Jul 15, 2014
Back to the Beginning
Farming got a boost in productivity with the discoveries of synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers but we now know that more food...
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Mary Doyle
- Jun 3, 2014
More than a Meal
My daughters, Lisa and Erin, took me overnight to the quaint, little town of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to celebrate my big birthday. Since I...
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Mary Doyle
- Apr 22, 2014
Bunny Hop
The bunny that hippity-hopped into most of our homes this past weekend was made of chocolate, and once spotted, lost its ears. But if we...
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Mary Doyle
- Mar 25, 2014
Hello Spring
Congratulations Winter Survivors! According to the calendar, spring has sprung. Now if only we could get Mother Nature to understand...
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Mary Doyle
- Mar 11, 2014
Save the Daylight
Yay for Daylight Saving Time! Except for dancing in the dark, daylight makes us happy. Seeing some light at the end of a long work day...
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Mary Doyle
- Feb 25, 2014
Step Carefully
With the exception of my philtrum, (That’s the groove between the nose and lip. I just wanted to use that word because it sounds cool.),...
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