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Gretchen
@gretchends.bsky.social
I like books, my dog, and maybe a few people.

“Read the best books first, or you may not have a chance to read them at all.” ― Henry David Thoreau

VB, VA
We had a foster visitor for Christmas this year. This sweetheart will soon be available for adoption at the Virginia Beach SPCA.
December 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Got furloughed. Made sure this was my first errand this morning.
October 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Blue Angels never fail to impress
September 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
We got one!
August 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Doing our part to help clean the bay. Became an oyster gardener this morning.
August 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Whether it's No Mow May or Let It Bloom June or Leave The Leaves, homeowners are finding more ways to adopt a low mow lifestyle instead of keeping up with short, manicured lawns.
Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long
Whether it's No Mow May or Let It Bloom June or Leave The Leaves, homeowners are finding more ways to adopt a low mow lifestyle instead of keeping up with short, manicured lawns.
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May 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
My first crop of home grown lettuce
April 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
In bed today with a book and my dog. Up next is this month’s book club selection.
March 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Peekaboo
March 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Snow on the beach
February 22, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Up next
February 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Day off with the dog and a library book
February 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Just got a copy of Onyx Storm from the library. Guess that’s what I’m doing this rainy weekend.
February 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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And there are so many great books to discuss!

#Booksky
January 27, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️
January 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Next read #booksky
January 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Poppy the baby pygmy hippo
January 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
About to start reading #booksky
January 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Current listen #booksky
January 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Current read #booksky
January 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Good morning #booksky

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January 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
January 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️
January 15, 2025 at 8:33 AM