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Sunday October 6, 2019

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Agents of creativity and change are all around us — from books to robots, ants to vitamins, historical figures to family members (and yes, even you). But, our path to a better world can only begin from a place of respect, responsibility, compassion, and joy — for others, for ourselves, and for this beautiful planet we call home.

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Words: “Never Alone Or Weary Of Life”

10/6/1910/13/19
Linda Anselmi
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Earth sustains us not only in body, but in spirit:

“Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations and concerns of their personal

… Read more...
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For The Joy of Animals: Bison Calf Reunion

09/22/1911/24/19
Linda Anselmi
2

As a nature lover, watching wildlife in action can be enthralling, relaxing, educational, compelling, exhilarating, and magical… right up to the point you realize that life or death may be playing out before your eyes. In that moment you face … Read more...

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Happy Labor Day’s 125th Anniversary

09/2/1911/19/19
Linda Anselmi
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As a national holiday, Labor Day turns 125 years old in the US this year.

There was already a legal holiday in September commemorating Labor day in 23 states when President Grover Cleveland signed the national Labor Day legislation into … Read more...

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xkcd Comic: An Apple A Day

08/22/1910/13/19
Linda Anselmi
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Could the tipping point in our health care come from an unexpected source…… Read more...

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Video Escape: Banff National Park Alberta Canada

08/15/1910/5/19
Linda Anselmi
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Banff National Park is in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and is Canada’s first national park. It’s destiny was set with the discovery of a natural hot springs by railway workers in 1883. The highest peak, Mount Forbes is … Read more...

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Opossums — Super Cool, Super Heros, Super Neighbors

08/13/1909/22/19
Linda Anselmi
2

Opossums (uh-possums) have gotten a bad rap and it’s all because of their looks. They are neither cuddly cute enough nor frighteningly creepy enough to generate the right emoji responses. So you won’t see any “aw” inspired glam shots of … Read more...

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Lost & Found News: A Horror of Ticks (Part 1)

07/27/1909/10/19
Linda Anselmi
1

A “horror of ticks” may not be the “correct” collective noun for ticks (and who knows what is?), but it does seem appropriate given the recent surge in horror tales of tick in the news.  Long the bane of outdoor … Read more...

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Music: Brad Paisley’s TICKS

07/26/1908/22/19
Linda Anselmi
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It’s tick season — time for Brad Paisley’s TICKS song.

He claims it was about “having fun and the Country culture of courting.”  Well, romance is in the eye of the beholder. Still, it is hard to imagine … Read more...

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Words: “The Practical Value of Psychology…”

06/16/1908/9/19
Linda Anselmi
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“The practical value of psychology… It is well recognized that the teacher must understand the working of the mind in order best to impart his information in that way that will enable the student to grasp it most readily. It

… Read more...
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For The Joy of Animals: Happy Water Dance

06/2/1910/13/19
Linda Anselmi
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On a hot day — some dance to make it rain.  While others dance to celebrate what the fountain gods deliver…… Read more...

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Words: “To Be Everywhere At Once Is To Be Nowhere Forever”

05/19/1909/26/19
Linda Anselmi
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In our rush to be and do everything, we rush past so much that maybe small in the moment but huge in a life time.… Read more...

Community Nature & Science Video Wellness

Insulin Resistance, Carbohydrate Intolerance, And Reversing Type 2 Diabetes

05/12/1908/13/19
Linda Anselmi
2

With 52% of US adults having type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, who among us hasn’t seen friends or family (or self?) struggling with the disease? And how many of us still don’t fully grasp the disease and how insulin resistance … Read more...

Community Nature & Science Wellness

It’s Spring — Plant Something Edible!

05/5/1908/13/19
Linda Anselmi
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Spring is nature’s time for growth and renewal. So, what better time for us to recognize and understand the many facets of natures’ life cycles.  And what better way for us to participate and observe than to plant something edible!… Read more...

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Words: ” …to resist a technological formula that is sterile”

04/20/1906/5/19
Linda Anselmi
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Perspectives: Emergency Room Bills

04/14/1908/13/19
Linda Anselmi
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Important reads!
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Music: UNDERWATER by Black Lab

04/7/1906/3/19
Linda Anselmi
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Are We More Food Naive Than Food Savvy?

04/1/1908/13/19
Linda Anselmi
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A bit of food for an “April Fools” thought…

Most of us would consider ourselves to be something of a foodie — we take great pleasure in our food and eating. We know where to get the best buffalo wings, … Read more...

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For The Joy Of Animals: Mouse Maid

03/24/1906/3/19
Linda Anselmi
1
Apparently, Cinderella isn't the only one with a mouse helper. So Handy and compact -- may be having a mouse maid will become the next little thing...
Community History Nature & Science Wellness

Perspectives: Family Dairy Farm

03/21/1909/26/19
Linda Anselmi
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Abe Voelker shares an in-depth and well documented insider's perspective on family farming, Dairy farm & the systemic changes brought by big agra and CAFOs -- a long read with much food for thought and well worth the time!
Community Nature & Science People Video Wellness

Growing Designer Snowflakes

03/17/1906/5/19
Linda Anselmi
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There is something magical and compelling in the delicate artistry of snowflakes. It’s as if nature decided to show off one of its finest creations in a study of contrasts and contradictions.  After all, how can snowflakes fall at a … Read more...

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Words: “Be An Intelligent Toiler… “

03/10/1910/13/19
Linda Anselmi
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May we each understand the need, and strive to be, an intelligent toiler…

“An infallible test of civilization is that a man claiming to be civilized should be an intelligent toiler, that he should understand the dignity of labor, and

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Community Nature & Science People Video Wellness

For The Joy of Animals: A Tail Dragging Bald Eagle

02/23/1906/5/19
Linda Anselmi
2

When you watch bald eagles being raised in near blizzard conditions, you might get the impression that they are pretty impervious to the cold. But, as one bald eagle found out the hard way, given the right circumstances mother … Read more...

Community History Nature & Science Quotes Wellness

Words: “Water …The Vital Humour Of This Arid Earth”

02/23/1906/5/19
Linda Anselmi
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Leonardo Da Vinci was a keen observer and student of nature.  His notes on The Nature of Water, from The notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci , Translation by Edward MacCurdy (1955) are perceptive and eloquent:

“Water is that which serves … Read more...

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Downed Power Line PSA — This Might Shock You

01/19/1908/13/19
Linda Anselmi
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We never know what situations we are going to encounter in life.  So, just in case you find yourself around downed power lines that are live — this downed power line PSA from Puget Sound Energy shares some key information … Read more...

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Can We Ever Feel Too Valuable?

01/5/1906/5/19
Linda Anselmi
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We all have an innate need to be valued in life — to feel we are valuable as individuals and as members of our community and to feel that our contributions are worthy and appreciated. But can we ever feel too valuable?

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