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Animals & Nature Inspiration Resiliency Videos

For The Joy of Animals: Bear Bathtub

01/19/2007/27/20
Linda Anselmi
1

At the end of a long day, there is nothing like a good soak in the local watering hole.… Read more...

Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

Making And Creating — The Connective Tissue of Generations of Humans

01/12/2007/27/20
Linda Anselmi
0

Making and creating are the connective tissue of generations of humans…

Whether through fine art that is revered for generations or a roughly formed sand castle that gets washed away before anyone else can see it, anyone who has ever … Read more...

Animals & Nature Books Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Wellness

The Restorative Habit of Gardening

01/12/2007/27/20
Guest Post
0

Harriet Gross is professor of psychology, as well as acting pro vice chancellor and head of the College of Arts, at the University of Lincoln in the UK. Her latest book is The Psychology of Gardening (2018).

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How pottering

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Animals & Nature Food Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

For The Joy Of Animals: Banana Loving Baby Flying Fox

01/4/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
1

Biting off more than one can chew seems to be a universal trait of youth, regardless of species. And National Geographic has video proof with a banana loving baby flying fox in rehab.

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Animals & Nature Food Recipes Resiliency

Fall Squashes — Nutrient-Packed And Versatile

11/24/1911/16/20
Jovina Coughlin
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The fall season brings a variety of squashes to the market that we don’t see at other times of the year. Pumpkins may get a lot of attention, but there are many other versatile, brightly colored, and nutrient-packed squash varieties … Read more...

Animals Animals & Nature Community Culture Environment Health Knowledge Resiliency

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...

Animals & Nature FF Food Health Recipes Resiliency

Spanish Quinoa

09/10/1911/16/20
Debbie Neckel
1

We took rice out of our diet about 8-years ago. I’ll have some about once a year and always go back to quinoa. Here’s the lowdown of rice verses quinoa via a quick Google search.

“quinoa has far fewer calories

… Read more...
Animals & Nature Books FM Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology

Book Review: DISAPPEARING EARTH by Julia Phillips

08/27/1911/16/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
0

When I read the jacket copy for DISAPPEARING EARTH by Julia Phillips, I assumed it was a “who done it,” as the description talked about an ongoing police investigation. I don’t generally gravitate toward missing persons/abduction-type stories; but this … Read more...

Animals & Nature Inspiration Resiliency Videos Wellness

Opossums — Super Cool, Super Heros, Super Neighbors

08/13/1911/16/20
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...

Animals & Nature Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

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

07/27/1911/16/20
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...

Animals & Nature Humor Inspiration Music Resiliency Videos

Music: Brad Paisley’s TICKS

07/26/1902/21/21
Linda Anselmi
0

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...

Animals & Nature Books FP History Inspiration Movies & Series Quotes Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

Words: “The Practical Value of Psychology…”

06/16/1911/16/20
Linda Anselmi
0

“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

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Animals & Nature Inspiration Pictures Resiliency Science & Technology Wellness

It’s Spring — Plant Something Edible!

05/5/1908/6/20
Linda Anselmi
0

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...

Animals & Nature Inspiration Music Resiliency

Music: UNDERWATER by Black Lab

04/7/1902/21/21
Linda Anselmi
0
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Animals & Nature Books History Inspiration Quotes Resiliency Wellness

Words: “Be An Intelligent Toiler… “

03/10/1910/6/20
Linda Anselmi
0

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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Animals & Nature History Quotes Resiliency Science & Technology Wellness

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

02/23/1907/29/20
Linda Anselmi
0

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...

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...

Animals & Nature Books Resiliency Science & Technology Wellness

Book Review: THE NATURE FIX by Florence Williams

01/19/1908/6/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
0

I don’t review a great number of nonfiction on Goodreads, but to those who know me (and my penchant for fiction writing that includes sensory nature descriptions), it’s probably no surprise that THE NATURE FIX: WHY NATURE MAKES US HAPPIER, … Read more...

Resiliency Science & Technology Videos Wellness

Downed Power Line PSA — This Might Shock You

01/19/1910/6/20
Linda Anselmi
0

Power lines come down for many reasons — sleet, hurricanes, tornados, accidents, etc.

Know what to do before you are faced with the situation. Watch this downed powerline PSA. I could save your life.

(h/t Sara M)… Read more...

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...

Animals & Nature Books FM Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology

Book Review: NO SPECIES IS AN ISLAND by Theodore H Fleming

12/22/1811/16/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
1
A study of the migratory pollinators and the interdependence they have on one another... a warning regarding possible environmental peril.
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 & Nature Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

Beautiful And Cute But Still Voracious Predators

12/14/1808/6/20
Linda Anselmi
0
If something is beautiful or cute we tend to think of it as friendly, happy or, at the very least, benign.  But few things look and act that simply.
Animals & Nature FP History Inspiration Quotes Resiliency

Words: “The World Of The Individual Person…”

11/24/1811/16/20
Linda Anselmi
0

Recently, Pew Research asked thousands of Americans where they find meaning in life.  Instead of presenting group responses, they highlighted the wonderful responses and stories from the world of the individual person.  It reminded me that:

The world of the individual personEverything of value … Read more...

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...

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