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Animals & Nature Inspiration MR1 Pictures Resiliency

Nature’s Yard Art

04/4/21
Linda Anselmi
1

Who doesn’t have childhoods memories of laying on the ground, gazing up at the clouds, and discovering the white and gray painted images against the blue sky — a long tailed dog, a floppy eared rabbit, a winged elephant, a … Read more...

Animals & Nature Books Inspiration MR2 Resiliency

Book REVIEW: FALL BACK DOWN WHEN I DIE by Joe Wilkins

03/28/2104/4/21
Melissa Crytzer Fry
0

This book — FALL BACK DOWN WHEN I DIE by Joe Wilkins… What a masterful blend of character-driven, literary fiction (with poetic, melt-in-your-mouth sentences). Combined with the intense pacing of more commercial fiction, this is a book you don’t want … Read more...

Food MR2 Recipes Resiliency

Hearty Minestrone With Meatballs

02/21/2103/21/21
Jovina Coughlin
2

Minestrone is a thick Italian vegetable soup containing dried beans and pasta. For me, it is often the soup I make when I have a number of vegetables I want to use before they spoil. This is the soup you … Read more...

Animals & Nature Books Inspiration MR3 Resiliency Science & Technology

Book: MIGRATIONS by Charlotte McConaghy

01/31/2104/4/21
Melissa Crytzer Fry
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MIGRATIONS by Charlotte McConaghy is the kind of book that is the reason why I read: to slip into the skin of a character and fully inhabit her anguish, joys, thoughts, fears… to be transported to a different setting that … Read more...

Insight Inspiration MR3 Quotes Resiliency

Words: “The Ultimate Weakness of Violence …”

01/18/2104/4/21
Linda Anselmi
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From the last book written by Martin Luther King, Jr. — WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE: Chaos or Community? (Beacon Press 2010 edition) two passages confirming his continued relevance in todays world, pointing us in the right direction — … Read more...

Animals & Nature Books Inspiration MR3 Resiliency

Book: THE MERCIES by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

12/14/2002/21/21
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 MR3 Recipes Resiliency

Tiramisu Parfaits: Fun, Festive, Flavorful

11/16/2001/31/21
Jovina Coughlin
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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 MR3 Resiliency Videos

For The Joy of Animals: Gardening For Groundhogs

11/9/2001/31/21
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 FV Inspiration Resiliency Videos

For The Joy of Animals: The Antics of Badgers

10/4/2004/4/21
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...

Animals & Nature Books Inspiration Quotes Resiliency Science & Technology

Words: ” A Bright Future For Man …”

09/13/2012/20/20
Linda Anselmi
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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
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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...

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
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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...
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
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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 Books Resiliency Wellness

Book Review: ANIMALIA by Jean-Baptiste Del Amo

06/13/2009/4/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
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As ANIMALIA by Jean-Baptiste Del Amo promises by its title, it is, on the highest level, about animals – specifically, about the complicated and often brutal and indifferent historical treatment of animals by farmers. But it’s also about people, an … Read more...

Animals & Nature Books Food FR Recipes Resiliency Science & Technology

Book Review: EAT COMPLETE by Drew Ramsey

05/19/2011/16/20
Guest Post
1

Eat Complete by Drew Ramsey, MD effectively details the importance of nutrients and the role they play in brain health. After working with mood and anxiety disorders in patients, Ramsey began researching nutrition and how it affects the brain. His … Read more...

Animals & Nature Health News Resiliency Science & Technology Wellness

COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 (part 1) — Fast Facts

03/9/2009/20/20
Linda Anselmi
2

Because Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the illnesses it creates Corona Virus Disease 19 (COVID-19) are new to humans, there are many unanswered questions even among the medical/health professionals as to its spread and impact within … Read more...

Animals & Nature Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

For The Joy Of Animals: Wildlife Bridge Cam

03/8/2008/31/20
Linda Anselmi
0

Wildlife cams are always fascinating to watch.  As a nature lover it is sad to admit I was both surprised and amazed to see the diversity of foot traffic over this 23 year old bridge.

It is heartening that so … Read more...

Animals & Nature Books FQ History Inspiration Quotes Resiliency Science & Technology

Words: “We Seek An Enlargement Of Our Being” — CS Lewis

02/23/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
1

In AN EXPERIMENT IN CRITICISM, C.S. Lewis answers the question of Why We Read and also provides the answers to why all forms of storytelling are so important:

“We seek an enlargement of our being. We want to be more

… Read more...
FR Humor Inspiration Movies & Series Resiliency

Beyond PARASITE, The Heart & Humor Of South Korean TV Series

02/16/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
0

Okay, I’ll confess, I haven’t seen the movie PARASITE yet. But, I am among the growing number of viewers eagerly devouring the slew of Asian — mostly, South Korean tv series on Netflix and Amazon Prime. So I wasn’t at … Read more...

Animals & Nature Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

For The Joy of Animals: Bison Cam

02/16/2007/27/20
Linda Anselmi
0

There is just something compelling and magical about animals and water.

GRASSLANDS NATIONAL PARK – Val Marie, Saskatchewan Canada
Established 1981

###… Read more...

Animals & Nature FF Food Recipes Resiliency

Asian Pork Kababs With Stirfry Noodles

02/16/2011/16/20
Jovina Coughlin
0

I remember my years living up north and the wonderful Asian restaurants we had in our area. Missing those dishes, I have been tinkering with recipes and sauces to create some of the tastes I remember. This recipe turned out … Read more...

Animals & Nature Inspiration Resiliency Videos

For The Joy of Animals: The Coyote And The Badger

02/9/2007/27/20
Linda Anselmi
1

We are taught that competing for resources is natures way. That life is about survival of the fittest. That to the victor goes all the spoils.

And then we see a playful moment between two predator species — a badger … Read more...

Animals & Nature Food FV Movies & Series Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

The Truth About Meat, Protein, & Strength

01/26/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
1

Food plays a crucial role in the functioning of our daily life, yet who among us really knows what the optimal diet is for human health and performance?

The Game ChangersSo much of our understanding of food and nutrition has been shaped … Read more...

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