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Animals & Nature Community History Wellness

A Popular Italian Dish — Fish in Crazy Water

05/19/1910/13/19
Jovina Coughlin
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Have you ever heard of the Italian dish called Acqua Pazza or Fish in Crazy Water?

While the dish originated from fishermen of the Neapolitan area, who sautéed the catch of the day in seawater together with tomatoes and extra … 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...
Animals & Nature Food Recipes Wellness

Grain-Free French Bread Worth Sharing

02/3/1908/31/20
Debbie Neckel
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I think every one would agree the best time to eat bread is fresh from the oven. So I generally double this recipe for grain-free french bread.  The first loaf we slather with butter and enjoy as soon as it … 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...

Culture Food Social

Grandma Candy

09/7/1811/24/19
Debbie Neckel
1

What better way to get kids eating fruits and veggies than to make them into candy — gluten free and with no sugar!  My grandkids love Grandma Candy especially Shaylee my granddaughter with Celiac Disease. She ate an entire baggie … Read more...

Community Culture Governance Inspiration Knowledge Science & Technology Social

Forget Their Shoes — Ask and Listen!

08/31/1808/31/18
Linda Anselmi
0

The often quoted standard procedure for gaining empathy and understanding is to imagine ourselves in another person’s shoes. But recent research by Tal Eyal, Mary Steffel, & Nicholas Epley (2018) suggests that stepping into another’s shoes and taking their perspective … 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...

Food Health Humans Knowledge Social Wellness

Favorite Recipes Where Fresh Basil Shines

07/25/1810/13/19
Jovina Coughlin
4

fresh basilBasil is a herb that really shines when it’s fresh.

Just think of a homemade marinara sauce with fresh basil and the flavor it imparts to the sauce. Beyond those familiar dishes we most associate with basil (tomato sauce, pizza, … Read more...

Books Community Environment Health History Inspiration Knowledge Money Quotes Resiliency Social

Words: ” No Wealth In The World Can Help Humanity Forward …”

02/2/1802/3/18
Linda Anselmi
1

How do we help humanity forward?  When we value the wrong things, then we focus on the wrong things. And, of course, we create the wrong things.

Not the things that we most need…

As Albert Einstein explained in THE … Read more...

Fitness Food Health Knowledge Resiliency

Have You Discovered Rutabagas?

10/20/1710/19/17
Jovina Coughlin
4

I have. For years I bought and cooked the same vegetables. Now that I am interested in a healthier diet, I have discovered a whole new world and I am willing to try vegetables I have never eaten before.
Rutabagas

The … Read more...

Food Recipes Wellness

Pickled Mixed Vegetables For The Holidays

09/25/1710/6/20
Jovina Coughlin
0

The holidays will be here soon and pickled veggies will add just the right touch when entertaining.

Just about any vegetable — and some fruits — can be pickled. All you need is vinegar, water, sugar, salt and some dry … Read more...

Books Culture Environment Inspiration Knowledge Quotes Social Women's History

Words: “Where Human Beings Grow Human Souls …”

09/20/1709/20/17
Linda Anselmi
0

Where do we find our courage, our strength, our resiliency, our compassion…

Ursula K. Le Guin explained in her Mills College Commencement address, 1983 (excerpt):

“Because you are human beings you are going to meet failure. You are going to

… 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...

Culture Food Health Knowledge Science & Technology Social

Making Gelato Like A Pro

08/14/1710/13/19
Jovina Coughlin
4

Gelato is the Italian word for ice cream. If you have ever visited Italy, you probably ate creamy, delicious gelato and wondered why it tasted better than American made ice cream.

What makes Gelato different?

Gelato has less fat in … Read more...

Books Inspiration Quotes Resiliency Science & Technology

Words: “The Bastard Muses … Propaganda, Sentimentality, and Pornography”

08/8/1708/6/20
Linda Anselmi
0

In the age of social media when we are overwhelmed by too much information and too many ultra compelling stories from questionable sources with untold or dubious purposes, it’s helpful to remember Cleanth Brooks’ warning about the “Bastard Muses ” … Read more...

Animals & Nature Culture Environment Food Health Knowledge Resiliency

What Does Sustainable Eating Mean?

05/25/1705/8/18
Jovina Coughlin
0

Sustainable eating means recognizing that what we eat and how we cook affects our health and the health of our planet.

Sustainable eating provides numerous personal health benefits, including decreased exposure to harmful substances such as pesticides, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and … Read more...

Community Culture Food Knowledge Social

Make Your Own Coffee Cake

04/12/1704/12/17
Jovina Coughlin
0

This is my all-purpose coffee cake recipe that our family loves. I can vary the filling and shape it to create a different cake each time. The basic procedures are the same for whatever filling you choose. Seasonal fruit filling … Read more...

Community Culture Environment Food Health Humor Inspiration Knowledge Resiliency Science & Technology

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...

Insight Inspiration Science & Technology Wellness

Connecting With Your Community — In Real Life

03/17/1710/6/20
Guest Post
3

By Jessica McCann.  Originally published at (jessicamccann.com) as “This is Not about Politics.” 

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Brace yourself for a strikingly-simple, yet brilliant idea. It’s super easy, and it’s something each of us can do, today. It will make … Read more...

Culture Fitness Food Health Knowledge

Tips For Grilling Your Vegetables

08/15/16
Jovina Coughlin
2

What could be easier than making your entire meal on the grill? Cook vegetable side dishes alongside your main course for a quick summer meal. Here are some of my favorite vegetables to put on the grill along with some … Read more...

Animals & Nature History Inspiration Movies & Series Resiliency Science & Technology Wellness

Movie:  (DIS) HONESTY — The Truth About Lies

07/19/1610/6/20
Linda Anselmi
4

We all love a good story about the rise and fall of an unworthy person.  It is the stuff of history, fiction and our daily news.  Of course, the bigger the rise, the better the fall.  Right?

But what if … Read more...

Community Culture Food Health Humans Knowledge Resiliency Social Wellness

Use “In Season” For Springtime Desserts

05/13/16
Jovina Coughlin
4

Eating seasonally means buying produce that can be grown locally, in their natural weather and climate conditions. When buying produce in season, you are not only getting fruits and vegetables at their peak of flavor, you are also getting … Read more...

Culture Food Health Knowledge Resiliency Wellness

Make Good Use of Spring Produce

04/19/16
Jovina Coughlin
4

Soft flavors, bright colors and pleasant aromas are the hallmarks of early spring produce. Savor woodsy asparagus by roasting them to enhance their flavor and provide for a more tender texture.

Move away from the strong flavorings of winter, like … Read more...

Animals & Nature History Humor Inspiration Movies & Series Science & Technology Videos Wellness

Pondering Possibilities: Embracing Ridiculous

04/8/1608/31/20
Linda Anselmi
1

If “possibilities are endless,” where and how will we find them?  And when should we stop looking?

I wonder, because lately it feels as if too many of us stop looking for possibilities.  We’ve settled for what is and handed … Read more...

Animals Community Culture Environment Health Humans Inspiration Knowledge Money Resiliency Videos

The Joy of Animals: A Not So Mud Loving Rhino

04/1/1604/1/16
Linda Anselmi
7

It’s hard to imagine anyone can watch Ringo, a Southern White Rhinoceros calf who oozes personality from the top of his expressive Shrek-like ears and adorably plaintive whine down to his non-conformist Rhino attitude towards mud — and still claim … Read more...

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