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Book Review: AMERICA WAS HARD TO FIND by Kathleen Alcott

02/9/2005/18/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
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How timely was AMERICA WAS HARD TO FIND? It was published on May 14, 2019 and the 50TH anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission was July 20, 1969. One of the main characters is a fictitious NASA astronaut who took … Read more...

Books Culture Environment Governance History Inspiration Knowledge

Book Review: AMERICAN DIRT by Jeanine Cummins

01/4/2001/26/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
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I am SO fortunate to have gotten my hands on AMERICAN DIRT by Jeanine Cummins in advance of publication (thanks to my book angel). It was THE way to wind down the reading year: to be totally absorbed in a … Read more...

Books Culture History Inspiration Knowledge Social

Book Review: THE WOLF IN THE WHALE by Jordanna Max Brodsky

11/19/1901/12/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
0

Novels featuring Gods and Goddesses and mythology aren’t generally my go-to. But THE WOLF IN THE WHALE by Jordanna Max Brodsky, admittedly, attracted me based on the native Inuit character, Omat. I have been long fascinated by North American … Read more...

Food Health Knowledge Social

Using Meyer Lemons For Lemon Curd

10/27/1901/12/20
Jovina Coughlin
0

Meyer Lemons are a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange. The Meyer lemon has smooth golden skin the color of a fresh egg yolk. It also has a thin edible rind, a high volume of juice and none … Read more...

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Cooking With Fresh Herbs

09/27/1912/1/19
Jovina Coughlin
0

Preparation and storage are key when cooking with fresh herbs.

Preparation

Wash herbs when you are ready to use them. Shake off moisture or spin dry in a salad spinner. Pat off any remaining moisture with clean paper towels.

For … Read more...

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For The Joy of Animals: Bison Calf Reunion

09/22/1911/24/19
Linda Anselmi
3

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...

Arts & Tech Health Humor Knowledge

xkcd Comic: An Apple A Day

08/22/1910/13/19
Linda Anselmi
2

Could the tipping point in our health care come from an unexpected source…… Read more...

Community Food Knowledge

Flaxseed – The Secret Ingredient

08/17/1910/6/19
Jovina Coughlin
2

Flaxseed is the seed of the flax plant and there is evidence that it is a great way to incorporate dietary fiber, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids into your diet. Unlike sunflower seeds or pepitas, flaxseed doesn’t make for the … Read more...

Community Environment History Inspiration Knowledge

Video Escape: Banff National Park Alberta Canada

08/15/1910/5/19
Linda Anselmi
0

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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Review: THE BULLET JOURNAL METHOD by Ryder Carroll

08/9/1909/10/19
Melissa Crytzer Fry
0

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 … Read more...

Community Culture Food Health Knowledge

Veggie Wedgy Burgers

08/3/1909/10/19
Debbie Neckel
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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 … Read more...

Animals Community Humor Knowledge Social Videos

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 Food Health Knowledge Wellness

Have You Tried Black Soybeans?

03/17/1903/17/19
Jovina Coughlin
3

Looking to reduce carbs in your diet and love beans? You might want to try Black Soybeans!

Black soybeans are merely a black variety of the soybean. They are grown to be eaten similar to other legumes, either dried or … Read more...

Community Culture History Inspiration Knowledge Social

Bring Some Mardi Gras Spirit To Your Dinner Table

02/23/1902/23/19
Jovina Coughlin
1

Mardi Gras is just around the corner and the Gulf Coast residents have started to prepare for the celebration. Several weeks before, towns across the coast hold Krewe parties, Mardi Gras balls and Krewe parades culminating in the Grand Parade … Read more...

Culture Food Health Knowledge Resiliency Social Wellness

The Easiest Recipe For Butternut Squash Soup

01/19/1901/20/19
Jovina Coughlin
0

I am not a fan of peeling butternut squash but I do like the vegetable. So I have developed an easy to make butternut squash soup and you won’t miss all the work.

The best part of all is that … Read more...

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Book Review: ELMET by Fiona Mozley

01/5/1901/13/19
Melissa Crytzer Fry
0
This little book took me by surprise in a big way. A debut with a long list of well-deserved literary honors.
Community Fitness Health Knowledge Resiliency Science & Technology

A Simple, But Luscious Four-Ingredient Lotion

01/5/1901/13/19
Debbie Neckel
0

Dry skin is the bane of winter. But January is the time to try new things. So…

If you are tired of using skincare products with a long list of ingredients that you’ve never heard of and have no idea … Read more...

Culture Food Knowledge Social

Christmas Treats: Chocolate Truffles

12/22/1801/13/19
Jovina Coughlin
1
The holidays mean we get to eat special foods reserved for this time of year. One of those special treats for my family is Chocolate Truffles.
Culture Environment Knowledge Resiliency

Fall Favorite: Healthy To Die For Apple Pie

12/14/1810/8/20
Debbie Neckel
1
Tis the season to indulge oneself and what better way than with a healthy, easy, to die for apple pie.
Animals Books Culture Environment History Inspiration Knowledge Money Social

Book Review: GODS OF HOWL MOUNTAIN by Taylor Brown

12/14/1811/24/19
Melissa Crytzer Fry
2
The language is poetic and lyrical. Taylor Brown creates an incredible sense of place that transports the reader.
Books Community Health History Knowledge Science & Technology Social

Book Review: THE LOST LETTER by Jillian Cantor

11/24/1801/7/19
Melissa Crytzer Fry
0
Jillian Cantor is a natural at her first dual-narrative novel... fascinating insight about a little-known resistance tool during WWII ...
Culture Fitness Food Health Knowledge Resiliency Social

Make Zucchini Patties Or Zucchini Patty Pizza For Dinner

11/24/1808/17/19
Jovina Coughlin
0

Zucchini is an amazing vegetable. It lends itself to so many delicious transformations. I am sure you are knowledgeable about traditional zucchini recipes, such as adding it to pasta or filling zucchini halves with a stuffing mixture or making zucchini … Read more...

Animals Books Culture Environment Health Humans Inspiration Knowledge Money Resiliency Social

Book Review: TRUE PLACES by Sonia Yoerg

10/12/1808/13/19
Melissa Crytzer Fry
0

For starters: that cover! It spoke to me immediately. But what is beneath the beautiful artwork is equally delightful. While I have enjoyed all of Sonja Yoerg’s novels, TRUE PLACES has to be my favorite, with its juxtaposition of nature … Read more...

Animals Books Culture Environment Inspiration Knowledge Resiliency Social

Book Review: WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING by Delia Owens

09/14/1809/14/18
Melissa Crytzer Fry
0

I was fascinated by WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING when I first learned about author Delia Owens’s background studying wildlife in Africa, and her awards as a nature writer. I was in the mood for a book lush in setting and … Read more...

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Mule Deer Shows Some Tough Love

08/31/1808/31/18
Melissa Crytzer Fry
0

This mother mule deer in Arizona, doting and attentive just a week before, warns her young buck away. Why?

It turns out she is pregnant with a new fawn, and that she’s taught the year-old buck all she can about … Read more...

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