Author: The Uplift Blog
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Two elephants in a Drought Land: a metaphor for war
A travelogue of war books that have stayed with me.
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WordPress to the Rescue: the secret Virtual Transition Team!
I attended WordCamp US in Washington DC on August 25 + 26, 2023. What an interesting world! I would like to tell you about this talk that really resonated for me: (There’s a link at the bottom to watch it for yourself.) During the intense whirlwind of the Biden transition team collaboration that wasn’t and…
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Oops. So I am embarrassed, but admitting my mistake.
My euphoria is over. That lovely photo of baby Monarch butterflies… Not. Baby. Monarch. butterflies. lol Monarch Eggs or Aphids? How to Tell the Difference They are Milkweed aphids. Given that my whole purpose was to support the endangered butterfly, I am going to boost this article on how to control the Milkweed aphid: How…
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Unfolding: a new generation in my backyard!
This photo above (and below) is tiny, baby Monarch Butterfly caterpillars growing on my new Milkweed plant. See the itsy legs?? So adorable. I cannot tell you how uplifted this makes me feel. A couple of weeks ago, our college student (who is staying at home while taking courses) saw a single Monarch butterfly in…