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 11,850 feet. The mountains range from 45 to 120 million […]
Opossums — Super Cool, Super Heros, Super Neighbors
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 these long nosed, bare tailed, giant rat looking animals gracing […]
Review: THE BULLET JOURNAL METHOD by Ryder Carroll
THE BULLET JOURNAL METHOD: Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future by Ryder Carroll is a handy book about not only how to bullet journal, but how to set and meet goals that lead to a more fulfilling life. I actually am not new to bullet journaling and […]
Veggie Wedgy Burgers
Veggie Wedgy Burgers are quick, easy and healthy summer staple for barbecue season. Use a lettuce wedge or wrap for a healthier alternative to a bun! They also taste great when served with a mix of grilled, roasted or stir fried veggies. What ever you have on hand — zucchini, […]
Lost & Found News: A Horror of Ticks (Part 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 and nature enthusiasts, ticks have mutated their creepy crawly reputation […]
Music: Brad Paisley’s TICKS
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 ticks as having the power to romantically inspire a musical artist, and […]
Book Review: THE OVERSTORY by Richard Powers
Mind blown. When books connect on a personal level, they can transcend beyond words on the page. That was THE OVERSTORY for me. I couldn’t help but think Richard Powers wrote this book for me. It was an immediate connection not only to the author, but to the characters he populated […]
Simple Cheesecake With Only 5 Carbs
Cheesecake – A Little History Cheese making can be traced back as far as 2,000 B.C. and cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece. The Romans introduced cheesecake to the rest of Europe. Centuries later, cheesecake appeared in America, with a variety of regional recipes brought over by […]