Monthly Archives: May 2016

The Developing Gardener and Kitchen Cook

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Joanne Toft

The garden is on its way – it is developing into flowers, veggies and greens. The raised beds are planted. The flowers are mostly in. The inch worms have moved on in their development and have ended the eating frenzy … Continue reading →

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The War is On –

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Joanne Toft

It happens day and night. They are watching for the moment that I let down my guard. Well, really no – they could care less what I am doing. They are silent in their approach and do not give up easily. … Continue reading →

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It’s Monday! No it’s Tuesday and What are you reading? Adult/YA

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Joanne Toft

My last few weeks have been crazy busy so reading and writing has slipped to a few hours in the evening before falling asleep. I have started blog posts that are not finished, my novel writing has stopped, my books … Continue reading →

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It’s Monday! What are you reading? – non fiction & YA Fiction

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Joanne Toft

Ok, so the non fiction is really manuals and direction for state tests. Minnesota like the rest of the country is in the thick of reading and math tests. I am a test coordinator. It really means I run the … Continue reading →

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