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Nah, it Can’t Be — 1LinerWeds

Dan Antion
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We are in the middle of a hot and humid week that is about to change to a hot rain. I am working through (what I hope are) final edits for Bridge to Nowhere, so I’m going to try to get closer to Linda’s suggested length for this challenge.

I couldn’t resist this one-liner:

Vegan Jerky
Vegan Jerky

Beef jerky is made from beef — Pork jerky is made from pork — Turkey jerky (I like saying turkey jerky) is made from turkey — I wonder…

One-Liner Wednesday by Linda G. Hill

Double Rose of Sharon
Double Rose of Sharon – this is the firs blossom we’ve seen on these.
Two bees in bee balm
Two bees enjoying the bee balm.
Bee - Bee balm
The bees have discovered the bee balm.
Rose of Sharon
This Rose of Sharon was the first to bloom it seems to be showing off.
Big bunny - baby bunny
Big bunny – baby bunny – they like eating in the shade.
Squirrel
Sammy took his peanut into the shade to eat. It was 95°f (35°c)
Grey squirrel and bunny
The squirrels and the bunnies (and the birds) all come here to eat.
Squirrel
I think this is Linus – the squirrel who buries things, including about 25 pumpkin seeds.
Robin behind fnce
Mr. Robin sitting behind the fence.
Bunny
“Mmmmm, driveway grass.”
Black squirrel
Hi Smokey!
Flag hanging on tree
The flag in the park was at half mast – I don’t know why.
Bunny eating quince
This bunny looks like he’s preparing to eat the entire quince bush.

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65 responses to “Nah, it Can’t Be — 1LinerWeds”

  1. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    Using port to make jerky sounds a waste 😂 The flowers and animals photos are so good Dan.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Perhaps, but it does make a tasty snack. It’s softer than beef jerky and the flavor is more nuanced.

      Thanks Brian.

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    Anonymous

    I love those bunnies and squirrels. We don’t have them here. It’s too dry and not enough greenery to each. A few of your bunnies look like they are getting plenty to eat! That dark colored squirrel is so cute.

    Lovely flowers. I’ve never heard of bee balm flowers.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Kay! I don’t know why WordPress does that. It happens to me, too. Our bunnies are enjoying a yard full of things to eat (I’m sure our neighbors cal them weeds). We give them water, and a place to live.

      The bees love the bee balm.

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    Anonymous

    I don’t know why this shows me anonymous!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I wish I knew.

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  4. Kay Castaneda Avatar
    Kay Castaneda

    WordPress is not nice! I’m not anonymous. 😯

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks for persevering.

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  5. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    It makes me smile too Vegan Jerky?

    lovely photos 💜 That Smokey is a looker 💜

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Smokey is a handsome boy. Yeah, not sure about vegan jerky.

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar
        willowdot21

        me either 💜💜💜

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  6. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    I wonder, too! Love the bee balm, Dan.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Jo.

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  7. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    The bee balm and Rose of Sharon are beautiful. I feel sorry for that quince bush, though; if the nibbling rabbit is anything like the rabbits here, that bush will be stripped to mere twigs in no time. Although there was peril to my keyboard when I read that you like saying turkey jerky, I needed the moment of continuing education: vegan jerky? I wonder if plants know what we’re doing with them.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      The bunnies stand up and nibble the lower portion of the quince. I don’t know how they avoid the thorns. I get stabbed every time I prune those bushes. If the plants are in a battle withcows and pigs, I’m not sure it’s one they want to win.

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  8. Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread Avatar
    Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

    Flowers are beautiful. Hot and humid is right. 5:20 am, and the humidity is 96%. It’s like winter only summer because you have to stay inside. I thought I left this weather in the midwest. :-)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I had to abandon my shop yesterday. It got hot and humid inside, and hearing protectors became ear muffs.

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  9. Rivergirl Avatar
    Rivergirl

    I wasn’t aware you could jerk a carrot, but then again….
    Most excellent bunny portrait to start the post. And your blooms are lovely.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks! I hope you remember the days of multiple bunnies when winter sets in. I am keeping some in reserve, but I can’t promise enough to keep you happy.

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      1. Rivergirl Avatar
        Rivergirl

        One a day is all I require..

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          Noted.

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  10. Gwen M. Plano Avatar
    Gwen M. Plano

    Great one-liner, Dan. Congratulations on approaching the finishing line with Bridge to Nowhere. The title is captivating — can’t wait. 🌞

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Gwen. I’m getting there, with the book, but it feels like the title is mocking me a little 😉

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  11. GP Avatar
    GP

    Turkey jerky, it is fun to say!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It’s the little things, GP.

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      1. GP Avatar
        GP

        It doesn’t take much to amuse me.

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      2. GP Avatar
        GP

        PS. Is John Howell due back tomorrow?

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          I think so.

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  12. Murphy's Law Avatar
    Murphy’s Law

    Turkey Jerky, it has a nice ring to it! Sounds like a song title Allan Sherman would come up with!

    Love seeing those bees enjoying the bee balm. Rose of Sharon is beautiful, especially the Double. Never saw that before.

    Your critters are looking mighty fine, and how nice to see Smokey. I wish the rabbits would munch on my quince! Seriously!

    Old Glory looks beautiful with the sun shining through her.

    Yesterday we were at 92*F with a ‘feels like’ of 102*F. Believe me, it absolutely felt like 102*F. 😡

    Ginger🦋

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Laughing while remembering Allan Sherman, Ginger. It was hot and sticky here. I had to end my time in the shop before noon. Wearing hearing protectors became untenable.

      The bunnies can prune the quince all they like. I’ll get them a ladder if they want more than they can reach.

      Everyone is hiding in the shade somewhere today, Hardly any ones to be out there in this soup.

      Stay inside – stay cool.

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  13. kzmcb Avatar
    kzmcb

    Well, I hope it comes to Australia, because I’ll give it a go.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I hope you’ll report back.

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  14. lois Avatar
    lois

    I have been vegetarian for a very, very long time but went vegan for about 5 years. Too many soy products. That vegan jerky is probably soy-based or TVP. Plus, vegan cheese is so gross. So back to vegetarian, happily.

    Dan, that last photo is so cute. Tiny bunny and huge shrub. Reminds me of that old saying: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      The vegan jerky is a soy product, Lois. When my wife’s church (Orthodox) observes their fasts, they are mostly vegan (they allow shell fish and fish on some days). There are a lot of products catering to that market, but not a lot of good ones.

      I think that bunny can do it, if he wants to 😉

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  15. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    Maybe the flag slipped back to escape the heat and humidity.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Haha. That could be, Jennie to get back in the shade.

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      1. Jennie Avatar
        Jennie

        Exactly!

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  16. Ally Bean Avatar
    Ally Bean

    Having never eaten any jerky, if/when I do I’ll start with something more traditional like beef. Work my way up, or down, to vegan. 🫤

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      You’re probably better off not eating any, but that’s a good plan.

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  17. circadianreflections Avatar
    circadianreflections

    Your flowers are gorgeous. Turkey Jerky is fun to say it makes me smile.

    I haven’t tried vegan jerky I’m a beef jerky gal, but Baby Girl had some of her venison last season made into jerky and it was so good. She had some of those jerky sticks made too and they were delicious. Softer than the beef ones we buy in the store.

    I hope the heat eases and you all get some relief soon.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks! My brother had some venison jerky that was very good. The pork jerky we get is softer than beef. We actually started getting it as a special treat for our dog. The forecast says “cooler” for the rest of the week, but that means 89. Lower than 93, but not what I’d call cool.

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  18. quiall Avatar
    quiall

    I would have thought that vegan jerky would have tasted obnoxious. Or at least some of them. Love to see the menagerie. I have missed them.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m not going to try. I think you’re right.

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  19. Tails Around the Ranch Avatar
    Tails Around the Ranch

    As a long time vegetarian I just have to say…some things probably shouldn’t be vegan-ized and suspect jerky might fall in that category. Unless it’s sweet potato jerky which is surprisingly quite tasty for an interesting chew. Happy mid-week. Try to stay cool. The West Coast’s heat wave is starting to arrive and ramp up-we’ll be in the triple digits for a few days. With the official arrival of autumn ‘just’ 73 days off, it can’t come soon enough for me. Heck, I’d gladly be happy needing to get out the snow shovel at this point. ;)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Sweet potato jerky sounds interesting. We’re rolling with whatever the season throws our way. We had thunderstorms last night, but no relief from the heat. They just made it more humid.

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      1. Tails Around the Ranch Avatar
        Tails Around the Ranch

        It’s tasty according to my tastebuds. Then again I mostly eat sweet potato fries as well. Good luck staying cool.

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  20. marianallen Avatar
    marianallen

    LOL! Great one-liner! Purty purple flahrs, lots of critters, and my favorite rabbit, Moose. Had my eyes dilated today, so please forgive any typos.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks! I’d have to notice typos before forgiving you. Not my strong suit. We like all the bunnies, but are partial to the babies. I hope your eyes return to normal soon.

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  21. dweezer19 Avatar
    dweezer19

    Those temps are dastardly, Dan. I hope your lil buddies get plenty to drink and a place in the shade. As for the jerky…if the pattern held true at least there would be protein! 🤭🤦‍♀️

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That’s true, Cheryl. We keep the water bowls / birdbaths clean and full. These guys have been laying low today. Three days in the 90s seems like a little much.

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  22. Kim Smyth Avatar
    Kim Smyth

    Love all the pets! Bunnies, squirrels, birds and all! I don’t know why the flag would have been a half staff either. 🤷‍♀️

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  23. Dan Antion Avatar
    Dan Antion

    We have quite the crew in the yard these days. Unless the flag was lowered for a member of the local community, there was no reason for it to be lowered. I didn’t see anything on the Town’s website. The state’s website has nothing during the time period.

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  24. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
    Liz Gauffreau

    Lovely blooms and dinner guests savoring their food, a good sight to see!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Liz. They are fun to watch.

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      1. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
        Liz Gauffreau

        You’re welcome, Dan.

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  25. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    Good one, Dan. Love the flower and critter shots as well.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Janet.

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  26. Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com Avatar
    Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com

    But, if Vegan Jerky is made from vegans, doesn’t that mean they are no longer vegan?

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  27. memadtwo Avatar
    memadtwo

    The critters are smart to seek the shade. I only went about 10 blocks to run errands today and was soaked through when I got home. It’s brutal out there. (K)

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  28. Teagan Riordain Geneviene Avatar
    Teagan Riordain Geneviene

    Oh… like Soylent Green? Suddenly I don’t want this vegan jerky. LOL. Wonderful critters, and gorgeous flowers in the gallery, Dan. You’re near the end of the line with the book. You can do it. If you have doubts, put on the Traveling Wilburys. Hugs

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  29. wrookieschu Avatar
    wrookieschu

    Vegan jerky! Whatever next. Always love the photos of the squirrels, especially Smokey.

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  30. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    Vegan jerky doesn’t sound appealing to me. I love the photographs, Dan.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I won’t be eating it, Robbie. Thanks.

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      1. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
        robertawrites235681907

        Haha, me neither

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  31. Sharukh Bamboat Avatar
    Sharukh Bamboat

    Well, I’ve never tried any jerky so I’ve no clue what vegan jerky tastes like. I did my research on vegan jerky and read some of the comments on my way down here. In India, there is this unique trend that annoys me the most. People here prefer vegetarian cakes. These cakes have no egg, milk, or butter but other oils to give them a soft smooth texture. However, these people will consume eggs, milk, and butter individually or in other food products. In fact, if you look at statistics, India’s consumption of milk is increasing yearly. I’ve seen hundreds of people who love to add ‘extra cheese’ to their sandwiches, pizzas, pav bhajis, and whatnot, but they want a pure vegetarian cake. These days this vegan thing is quite trending here in India as well.

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