Canadians celebrated independence on Dominion Day, July 1st. We Americans have lots to celebrate each July 4th. Happy 249th Birthday, U.S.A! You’re showing some … [Read more...]
Around the World in 80 Days
That’s a great idea for a world trip but not in Doctor Doolittle’s hot air balloon. Nine years ago, my older son and I loved our hot air balloon … [Read more...]
Waxing and Waning Seasons
The moon waxes and wanes on a regular basis. Many things in nature do. Just as there are changeable seasons outdoors, there are waxing and waning times of greater or … [Read more...]
Minnesota’s Amish Greenhouses
Spring is slow to arrive in Minnesota. When I drive north from Mississippi, it’s like I’m reversing the calendar in slow motion. I leave abundant scarlet amaryllis … [Read more...]
Northern Light
Spring comes late in northern regions but the days last longer until on the summer solstice, evening light lingers almost until midnight and the … [Read more...]
My Prize Shopping Trip
You know those game shows where the prize lets contestants dash through stores to fill shopping carts for a few minutes? I thought it would be fun. I wanted to do … [Read more...]
