Nuts About Nuts
While perusing my research material for something to write about today, I came across the fact that today is “Pecan Day”. I must admit, I’m continually amazed at the number and variety of special days, weeks and months. Pick a...
While perusing my research material for something to write about today, I came across the fact that today is “Pecan Day”. I must admit, I’m continually amazed at the number and variety of special days, weeks and months. Pick a...
Just in case you’re living in a cave somewhere, let me remind you that Saturday is the Vernal, or Spring Equinox in the northern hemisphere. Scientifically, what that means is that the sun crosses the equator and the days and nights are of...
Today, March 11th, is “Johnny Appleseed Day”. It commemorates the death of John Chapman, otherwise known as “Johnny Appleseed”. I remember as a child reading a book about this folk hero, who planted apple trees...
and take a couple of research laps around the block before running into the health food store to purchase the latest-and-greatest “natural” product for this or that. This post is going to be a vent of a frustration that’s been...
As many of you who follow me either on Twitter or Facebook know, I am a great fan of quotable quotes. I came across one the other day by Carl Linnaeus. For those of you who don’t know, this is the man that gave us our current system of...
I miss my mind the most. How many times have you heard that joke (especially amongst the older population)? One of my favorite television programs is Sunday Housecall with Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld on FoxNews. Dr. Rosenfeld is one of the few...
I haven’t figured it out. New Year’s Eve seems to be a universal excuse for partying and overindulging. Why does everyone party hearty this one day of the year? Problem is, most people pay for their revelry the next day – me...
After seeing my health insurance rates skyrocket over a two year period without filing a single claim, I decided it was time to change. After some investigating, I found a policy that was (relatively) inexpensive and met my needs. Their...
I’ve been getting some inquiries from folks just starting to investigate herbs about which ones they should start with. My usual reply is “start with solving a problem you currently have and then build from there”. However...
I just got back from having my teeth cleaned. While it’s not on my top-100 list of favorite things to do, it seems to be one of those necessary evils. However, the last two cleanings have been short and, while not pleasant, weren’t...
So … what are you going to be doing on Saturday? Handing out treats to the kiddies (big and small) who come to your door? Going to a costume party? Celebrating the original reason for the holiday? When we lived in the city, we handed out...
Well, not wine (although that gives me some ideas) … Despite my best efforts, I managed to pick up my husband’s cold. Coupled with the (usually mild) fall allergies, I haven’t been feeling my best. The worst part was the...
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