Tag Archives: hens

on wings

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Maggie C

Scissors in one hand, hen in the other, a couple of quick snips and the wing tips swirl to the ground. Keeps ‘em from ‘flying the coop’, the farmer says. He releases the hen. She takes a moment to regain … Continue reading →

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Blessed Three

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Maggie C

So maybe I’m an overachiever. Susie Lindau’s #Blessed Project, which is aimed at inspiring us to consider the blessings in our lives, will wrap up next week. And although I’ve already counted several blessings here and here, I felt compelled … Continue reading →

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Henhouse, Episode 7

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Maggie C

JNW’s Halloween Challenge: Candy

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Brooding Faces

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Maggie C

The Daily Post Discovery Challenge: Portraits

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Henhouse, Episode 6

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Maggie C

“I see you hiding behind those rocks, brown dog. Yes, I have eyes in the back of my head. Wait… that’s the front of my head. No, no, the back… oh, never mind.”

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B&W: Bird in the Bush

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Maggie C

You can fly, but you can’t hide… Or can you?         Okay, sometimes you really can’t hide: Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge: Hiding or Camouflaged

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Henhouse, Episode 5

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Maggie C

“Maybe I do need a pedicure, but don’t you think it’s time you shaved your legs?”

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Henhouse, Episode 4

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Maggie C

“Okay, everyone, watch where you step! Ginger, are you sure this is where your contact lens fell out?”

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Henhouse, Episode 2

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Maggie C

Rosemary had always been an overachiever, but she really outdid herself this time.   And somehow, she knew, life would never be the same again. Photo 101,  Day Fourteen: Scale & Observation

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In the Hen House, Episode 1

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Maggie C

“Okay, maybe I did say you were all fluff and no substance. But I’m not too chicken to say it to your face. I just can’t — um — find your face.” Blogging U Photo 101 Day Ten: Mystery

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