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Food MR2 Recipes Wellness

Christmas Morning Coffee Cake

12/20/2001/18/21
Jovina Coughlin
0

This coffee cake is perfect for Christmas morning to snack on while you sip your coffee and open presents. The filling is rich and creamy and the shape of the cake lends itself to festive decorations, such as candied cherries, … Read more...

Animals & Nature Books Inspiration MR2 Resiliency

Book: THE MERCIES by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

12/14/2012/20/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
1

Oh, my… this novel — THE MERCIES! The atmospheric setting, the writing, the characterization, the story… I was swept away and transported from the first lovely sentences:

Last night Maren dreamt a whale beached itself on the rocks outside her

… Read more...
Food MR2 Recipes Resiliency

Tiramisu Parfaits: Fun, Festive, Flavorful

11/16/2012/14/20
Jovina Coughlin
0

You love Tiramisu but don’t want a large tray of this tasty Italian dessert? Well, make Tiramisu Parfaits instead and enjoy all the flavors of this well-known dessert. This is also an excellent dessert to serve after dinner when entertaining.… Read more...

Animals & Nature Food Humor MR2 Resiliency Videos

For The Joy of Animals: Gardening For Groundhogs

11/9/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
2

Anyone who has grown a vegetable garden knows it is first and foremost a labor of love. You LOVE watching things grow and reaping your home grown harvest, but it take a tremendous amount of physical LABOR.  And, yes, the … Read more...

Animals & Nature Books Inspiration MR3 Science & Technology

Book Review: THE FOREVER FRIEND by Suzie Ivy

10/18/2001/18/21
Linda Anselmi
0

To the delight of fans, Detective Laci Jolett is back in action in Book/novella #3 of Suzie Ivy’s K9 Forever Series — THE FOREVER FRIEND.

This time it’s drugs in the local high school that has two students in the … Read more...

Animals & Nature Food MR3 Recipes Wellness

Homemade Apple Pie — The Perfect Fall Dessert

10/11/2012/20/20
Jovina Coughlin
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The warm smell of baking apples and cinnamon definitely says Fall is here. Apples are in season now, so take advantage of their flavor to make a delicious homemade apple pie. Store-bought pastry can quicken the process but homemade pastry … Read more...

Animals & Nature Inspiration MR3 Resiliency Videos

For The Joy of Animals: The Antics of Badgers

10/4/2012/14/20
Linda Anselmi
0

The wonderful thing about wild animals is they always seem to have a few delightful surprises for us humans. Growing up in the midwest I knew what Badgers looked like thanks to zoos and wildlife shows (and hello, UW mascot!), … Read more...

Inspiration MR3 Music

Music: Leonid & Friends Cover “25 or 6 to 4”

10/2/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
0

A bonus of our current Covid-19 life is having the time to find an awesome cover of an old favorite — Chicago’s 25 or 6 to 4.  Especially when you feel like you’re sitting in a jam session with extremely … Read more...

Books History Inspiration MR3

Book Review: CODE NAME HELENE by Ariel Lawhon

09/25/2011/9/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
0

CODE NAME HELENE by Ariel Lawhon was the right book at the right time for me – the story of a tough-as-nails woman whose struggles and bravery make our shelter-in-place woes seem trivial. (Yes, the fictional story is – remarkably … Read more...

Inspiration MR3 Science & Technology Videos Wellness

Backyard Engineering: Bike Experiments In Speed

09/20/2011/9/20
Linda Anselmi
0

Most of us like to try new things, especially if they are relatively safe and easy to do. But, would we be willing to endure hardship in order to explore a new idea?  Probably not.  Yet, most of us will … Read more...

Food Recipes Wellness

Comfort Italian Style — Stuffed Cabbage

09/18/2001/18/21
Jovina Coughlin
0

As the weather cools, it is nice to be able to serve some comforting food, My Italian version of this dish will definitely comfort you. I like to serve this dish with mashed potatoes and oven-roasted carrots.

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Animals & Nature Books Inspiration Quotes Resiliency Science & Technology

Words: ” A Bright Future For Man …”

09/13/2012/20/20
Linda Anselmi
0

If only there were “Here Thanks To Nature” tags attached to everything everywhere as a reminder that our very lives are utterly and completely dependent on nature — not technology…

I would feel more optimistic

about a bright future for

… Read more...
Animals & Nature FV Inspiration Resiliency Videos

Rescue Journey of Piglet and Calf Buddies

09/11/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
0

A ride to an animal sanctuary was all the bonding time needed for this piglet and calf to become bffs. These two are not only adorable and heartwarming, but living proof that animals — regardless of whether they are domesticated … Read more...

FP History Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

The Lost Era Of Electric “Flying Trains”

09/5/2012/14/20
Linda Anselmi
0

Over 119 years old and still in operation today, the Wuppertaler Schwebebahn in Germany is the world’s oldest electric elevated railway with hanging cars. Developed as the first to transport people instead of goods, this electric “flying train” is an … Read more...

Animals & Nature Books FR Inspiration

Book Review: THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE by Charlie Mackesy

09/4/2011/9/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
0

I received THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE by Charlie Mackesy as a birthday present earlier this week and likely would never have picked it up on my own. What a little gem I’d have been missing. … Read more...

Animals & Nature FV Inspiration Videos Wellness

For The Joy of Animals: Seal Holds A Diver’s Hand

08/30/2011/9/20
Linda Anselmi
0

It is pure joy to watch the emotionally powerful and extraordinarily moving interactions between diver Ben Burville and his diving buddies. What a wonderful celebration of life and human/animal connection as a wild grey seal holds a diver’s hand!

At … Read more...

Books Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology

Book Review: WORDS by Jessica McCann

08/28/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
2

In the introduction to WORDS: Essays on Writing, Reading, and Life, Jessica McCann shares with the reader a core belief that is as intricately a part of her personal journey as it is her writer’s journey and forms the basis … Read more...

Animals & Nature FP Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

Canceled Vacation Plans? Consider Mindcations Not Just Staycations

08/26/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
0

The research is clear. Vacations are good for our health — physically, mentally, and emotionally.  According to David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, vacations are good for your heart,

 

“we are actually seeing a reduction

… Read more...
Food Recipes Storytelling Formats Wellness

A Fresh Pear Bread Breakfast Treat

08/16/2010/3/20
Jovina Coughlin
0

Looking for something sweet for breakfast? Give this easy to make quick Fresh Pear Bread a try. It is filled with fresh pears, walnuts, and lots of flavors.

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Animals & Nature Books Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Wellness

Book Review: FAMILY OF ORIGIN by C.J. Hauser

08/9/2010/3/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
0

What first drew me to FAMILY OF ORIGIN by C.J. Hauser? When I saw it at an indie bookstore, the jacket was face-out, displaying the frilly butt of a diving duck. Score. This could be right up my science- and … Read more...

Animals & Nature Inspiration Videos

For The Joy of Animals: Blissfully Splashing Dog

08/2/2009/24/20
Linda Anselmi
0

We tend to think — if there are limitations in our lives, then there are limitations in our happiness. But is that true? Or do we just make it so?

Maybe finding our bliss, the things that makes us happiest, … Read more...

Food Recipes Wellness

A Shortcut Method For Making Eggplant Parmesan

07/19/2009/18/20
Jovina Coughlin
2

My eggplant preference is the heirloom variety called Rosa Bianca and they are plentiful in my area at this time of year. Rosa Bianca eggplant is an eye-catching variety of eggplant. They’re plump and round, and their violet and white … Read more...

Books Inspiration Science & Technology Wellness

Book Review: BOOST YOUR BRAIN by M. Fotuhi & C. B. Antoniades

06/26/2009/13/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
0

I often don’t review the nonfiction books I read, but I felt this one was important to share. BOOST YOUR BRAIN is an older book (published 2013) I downloaded on my iPad years ago when it was on sale. It’s … Read more...

Food Recipes Wellness

Enjoy Better For You Raspberry Poppyseed Muffins

06/19/2009/6/20
Jovina Coughlin
0

Instead of getting your breakfast at the coffee shop, bake some delicious muffins that are also good for you. The way to accomplish a better muffin is to use some whole grain flour, a healthy fat,  buttermilk or yogurt, and … Read more...

Animals & Nature Inspiration Videos Wellness

For The Joy of Animals: Animal Acts of Compassion

06/14/2009/6/20
Linda Anselmi
1

Compassion is not just a human trait. It is a universal “being” trait and animal acts of compassion are all around us if we look.

The meaning of “Compassion” comes from Latin root “passio”, which means to suffer, and … Read more...

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