Category Archives: Independent Living Program

ILP–THE CORN HORSEMEN OF THE AUGUSTALYPSE

Posted on August 30, 2014 by asknod

As usual, on Labor Day weekend, something magical happens. In our case it was rain finally after four months without. The roads have so much oil on them it’s like an ice-skating rink. Come to think of it, this must … Continue reading →

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ILP–NOD DOES FARMVILLE

Posted on August 5, 2014 by asknod

Corn is interesting. The more sun you give it, the taller it gets. Ditto on the water and fertilizer. However, this year, something is afoot. I vote global warming and I like it. Last year I blamed the good fortune … Continue reading →

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ILP–SUMMER PRODUCE

Posted on July 29, 2014 by asknod

July has been berry berry good to us. Raspberries are over and the blackberries have begun. The zucchini is running amok and the string beans are all but done. The corn is over seven feet high. We have Paul and Leigh Burch … Continue reading →

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ZUKES AND FOOD BANKS-A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN

Posted on July 19, 2014 by asknod

I just wonder how long I’m gonna get away with this. I started all the squash/pumpkins in the greenhouse in March and the zukes are pooping out about 15 a day. None of our local food banks have any yet. … Continue reading →

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ILP REPORT– SUMMER 2014

Posted on June 29, 2014 by asknod

While this may appear to be a “food for the soul” post, it is far more. Like a date stamp on the milk carton, like the newspaper held up on a FB page to identify the day categorically, so too does … Continue reading →

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VA ILP– THE SECRET HANDSHAKE

Posted on June 3, 2014 by asknod

For five days I have sat, picked berries, contemplated my navel and wondered how I could apologize to all of you for being so incredibly dense. Cupcake says I’m oblivious to my surroundings yet I see many things she doesn’t. … Continue reading →

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ILP–SILVER QUEEN UPDATE

Posted on May 28, 2014 by asknod

This goes out to Leigh and Paul, long suffering souls of the VA system. Leigh, if you remember was given the bum’s rush on a copy of her c-file for over a year until she went to the CAVC and … Continue reading →

ILP–HOUSTON, WE ARE LAUNCH PLUS ONE DAY

Posted on May 22, 2014 by asknod

As promised to Leigh and Paul, or as promised to me, I planted all 800 of these for myself plus other Vets here on the peninsula. Virtually a total germination. Unheard of. Of the first 396, I only count 12 … Continue reading →

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VA ILP SSOC REBUTTAL–LIKE CLAY IN MY HANDS

Posted on May 21, 2014 by asknod

Building a claim is a gradual process. Fortunately for those of us who have decided to depend on no one but ourselves to win our VA claims, we have several venues that purport to give seasoned advice. I was trying … Continue reading →

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LETTUCE APPRECIATE WHAT WE HAVE

Posted on May 16, 2014 by asknod

No thanks to the VA, I have managed to make the garden produce more than in years past in the summer. I attribute that to my erstwhile fertilizer production experts Dude and Wally. They have been performing yeoman-like service in … Continue reading →