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Evenings and early mornings are becoming cooler. The trees on the side of our home are becoming leafless as the days go by.

“Winter” has finally arrived.

Our “winter” in this part of the world is not snowy nor is it not even very cold. The temperature is just right, a bit chilly but not too cold. Though of course being used to hot-very hot daytime weather. people are becoming sick with colds, cough, asthma and allergies. I do get these headaches, runny nose and itchy eyes when I wake up.

I wonder how I and my son who has asthma would fare in places where there are four seasons.

We would like to experience real snow for sure, even if it means allergy attacks 😀

Is it time to examine our options then and look up mover NYC just in case?

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Farming

Nov 24th 2008greenbucksBlogging101 & Environment & For Information & Photos & Thoughts & travel

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My maternal side relatives are mostly farmers. They live near the farm land that they till, getting fresh produce for lunch or supper.

I remember as a child I used to go to my maternal grandparents home to spend weekend with them. During summers we would sit in my grandfather’s carabao-drawn cart to go to where the fresh produce can be had. We would get the sweet potatoes, gather vegetables like string beans, radishes, onions, garlic and other that I can’t remember what.

My grandfather had several carabaos then. I see other farmers have horses and cows but it was a mystery why my grandfather didn’t have them. Perhaps the upkeep is more expensive like having some horse supplements or maybe milking machine for the cows.

He didn’t also have pigs, although there were a number of chickens that are just left roaming around in the compound.

I miss those simple times when having a good run in the field and eating cold turnips were some of the thngs I looked forward to.

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I Love Full Moon Nights

Nov 17th 2008greenbucksBlogging101 & Environment & Philippines & Photos & Urban Living & World Watch

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There is something about the moon that mesmerizes me, and a whole lot of people. I do not consult a moon calendar to know when the full moon will occur.

Last Thursday night I was fortunate to be able to see the moon in its full moon stage.

I do not know why but I think that the skies during the cold months from November – February seem to be the best time to look at the moon and the stars.

I think I got this idea because when I was younger, I used to spend a few days (and nights) camping with young people from church usually from December 26th up to December 30th. We stayed near the beach where there were no lights coming from nearby houses because these were far away.

The sky was teeming with stars and the moonbeams reflect on the sea waters. Perfect.

Thus begun my affiliation with the moon, not that it affected me and my moods like what stories have foretold long ago.

Below is my November 13, 2008 full moon photo: