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Words: “The Field Of All Possibilities…”

08/24/18
Linda Anselmi
1

When all the stars align in our favor, we tend to feel a sense of self-satisfaction that the universe has fallen into place for us.  But instead, maybe we should feel a sense of humbling recognition that among the field … Read more...

History Inspiration Quotes Resiliency Science & Technology

Would Your Ideal Americans be — Honest, Kind, Strong, and Responsible?

08/10/1807/29/20
Linda Anselmi
2

These days, it is kind of hard not to believe the great American divide is all around us. As proof we are bombarded daily with endless examples of a society divided by class, race, gender, politics, finances… And not to … Read more...

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Pondering The Possibilities: Repeal of Whopper Neutrality

02/6/1802/6/18
Linda Anselmi
0

Have you heard of “Net Neutrality”?  What about “Whopper Neutrality”?

Back in December of 2017, the Federal Communications Commission voted to overturn regulations mandating net neutrality.   Net Neutrality was one of those things that too many of us took for … Read more...

Animals Animals & Nature Community Inspiration Social Videos Wellness

Pondering The Possibilities: Male Cat Birthing Coach

01/16/1810/17/18
Linda Anselmi
3

The idea of a male cat birthing coach seems to go against everything we think we know or have been taught to think about the nature of human vs animal behavior.

Humanity — 1) compassionate, sympathetic, or generous behavior or

… Read more...
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Series Review: THE GOOD PLACE

08/29/1708/29/17
Linda Anselmi
0

Every now and then a tv show surprises me in an unexpectedly good way.  A recent Netflix binge brought me, happily, to THE GOOD PLACE!

While our lives often seem like a twisted series of moral dilemmas (and then we … Read more...

Community Environment History Inspiration Knowledge Resiliency Science & Technology Technology

With Only 8.6 Percent Of The Sun …

08/23/17
Linda Anselmi
0

A total solar eclipse happens about every 18 months, but rarely in the U.S.

And, yet, we didn’t join the masses traveling to the Great American Total Solar Eclipse of August 21, 2017.  We stayed home.  A place, according … Read more...

Animals Books Culture Health Knowledge Money Science & Technology Social

Book Review: THE SPORT OF KINGS by C.E. Morgan

08/11/1710/17/18
Melissa Crytzer Fry
2

What I’ve come to learn about myself as a reader is that I am patient enough (who knew?) to enjoy epic novels that span generations (This one was 545 pages). And I’m nerdy enough to enjoy puzzling out long, beautiful … Read more...

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For The Joy Of Animals: Bald Eagle-Hawklet Day

08/6/1710/13/19
Linda Anselmi
2

Happy Bald Eagle-Hawklet Day!

The Mayor of Sidney, Canada has proclaimed Sunday August 6th, 2017 as Bald Eagle-Hawklet Day in recognition and celebration of the incredible events that took place this summer in an eagles’ nest high above Roberts Bay … Read more...

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Reclaiming Creativity

07/3/1708/17/19
Linda Anselmi
2

Creativity is how we reframe and redefine our world.  It is how we express our joys, fears, interests, hates, passions, frustrations…  It is how we feed our curiosity, learning, understanding, artistry, craftsmanship, resiliency, social connections…  It is a profound part … Read more...

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Pondering The Possibility: A Tease of Orange Blossoms

04/4/1704/6/17
Linda Anselmi
6

I’m a sucker for trivia questions that ask what a group of a particular type of animal is called?  The fun being when the names are distinctive and not what one would expect.  Yeah, a pride of lions, a parliament … Read more...

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Pondering The Possibilities: Dinosaur Webs

03/1/1703/3/17
Linda Anselmi
0

Dinosaur webs?

When we think of what is possible…

we tend to be limited —
by our knowledge
by our perspective
by our experiences
by our curiosity
and by our imagination.

So why ponder dinosaur webs?  It was something I … Read more...

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Words: T.S. Elliot “…When We Do Not Know Enough…”

11/21/1602/29/20
Linda Anselmi
0

We can never know everything.  But, when we do not know …when we have moments of doubt or confusion …or when we simply do not know enough —

Do we ignore the unknown?  Or, do we pause to wonder?

Do … Read more...

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Pondering The Possibilities: The Bat-Candy-Halloween Connection

10/31/1611/16/20
Linda Anselmi
1

Have you ever wondered how the bat-candy-halloween connection got started?

Well, I think I might have the answer.  Okay, it is pure speculation on my part, but the evidence seems pretty convincing me.

It is all because of fruit.

Does … Read more...

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Words: “I Am Not Simply A Story-teller …”

08/30/16
Linda Anselmi
1

One of my goals in starting BELOW THE SALT NEWS was to explore the power and possibilities of stories and storytellers to create change.

Whether the story is based in fact or fantasy; whether it is told through art, invention, … Read more...

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Words: “The Greatest Lessons You Teach Us…”

03/22/1603/22/16
Linda Anselmi
2

“Education” has almost become a byword for all that is wrong in the U.S.  While most people agree our education system is broken, we can’t seem to agree on the “real” problems or what to do to fix them.  So … Read more...

Environment Governance History Inspiration Knowledge Money Quotes Resiliency Science & Technology Social Technology

President Lincoln, Inventor and Proponent of Wind Power

02/29/1605/8/18
Linda Anselmi
3

In 1849, Abraham Lincoln conceived of and successfully patented a system of air chambers and bellows to lift boats over shoals and obstructions in a river.  As a U.S. Congressman (House of Representatives 1847-1849), Lincoln was a frequent boat traveler … Read more...

Community Food Health Knowledge Science & Technology

What Are Whole Grains?

02/15/1603/14/16
Jovina Coughlin
2

Whole grains or foods made from them contain all the essential parts and nutrients of the entire seed. A whole-grain kernel is composed of three parts: the germ, the bran and the endosperm.

In conventional grain processing (e.g. white flour), … Read more...

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Small Acts of Kindness

02/8/1602/8/16
Suzie Ivy
1

As a law enforcement officer, I was constantly aware of my surroundings.  Hidden dangers could mean life or death.  A year after retirement, I’m still alert.  But it’s not danger I’m spotting.  It’s small acts of kindness.

Thank you for

… Read more...
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The Little Orange Tree That Could

02/2/1602/7/16
Linda Anselmi
5

Like a bee, I was lured to the table by the sweet smell of orange blossoms.  There it sat, a lone orange among two lemons.  Not really trees.  Barely even bushes.  Mostly twigs, covered with fragrant white blossoms.

They were … Read more...

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For The Joy of Animals: Turkey Bobbing

12/24/1502/29/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
1

Turkey bobbing anyone?

We take an all hands — and paws — approach to prepping for our christmas feast.   Do you have plenty of helping hands and paws at your house?

MERRY CHRISTMAS

and 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

~~~

You can find … Read more...

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Quotable You: “Your Mind, Do Investigate.”

06/10/1512/26/15
Linda Anselmi
0

We function in a world full of assumptions.  We literally start our day with them.  We assume if we open our eyes, we will see. We assume if we stand up, the ground will hold our weight.  We assume if … Read more...

Food Governance Health History Knowledge Money Resiliency Science & Technology Technology

Should CVS Dump Junk Food And Alcohol Next?

02/9/1412/26/15
Linda Anselmi
6

When CVS announced its plan to stop selling all tobacco products at it’s 7,600 stores by October 1, 2014 and walk away from 2 billion in tobacco related business, the media immediately began to speculate whether other major drug store … Read more...

Animals Environment Food Humor Inspiration Videos

Eating Like A Piglet

11/18/1103/4/16
Linda Anselmi
0

We’ve always been told “eating like a pig” was bad…

But who knew eating like a piglet could be so darn cute!

~

~

There is just something seriously adorable about a baby pig.

I don’t know if it is … Read more...

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For The Joy Of Animals: Wild British Humor

01/22/1110/6/20
Linda Anselmi
4

What can I say, this just makes me smile every single time I view it.  Seriously, do you have any doubt that if animals could talk, they would also have a wild British humor?

Enjoy more BBC Walk on the … Read more...

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Reforming For Profits *update I & II

08/20/0901/9/16
Linda Anselmi
0

We must have misunderstood the plan. We actually thought the whole point of reforming health care was to help the american people have better, more affordable health care.

$$$ image - reforming for profitsWe thought the promise of BARACK OBAMA’S PLAN FOR A HEALTHY AMERICA… Read more...

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