Animal Instincts & Pearls of Wisdom

I never get tired of seeing creative repurposing hacks that people dream up. I drink wine once in a while, but I keep my white wine in the fridge for drinking and cooking, and I keep my red wine in a wine rack under my baker's table. I have a few rolling pins that I keep in a kitchen drawer, and I... Sign in to see full entry.

Focused on politics, Cicero did not tend his own garden, but he is the Roman writer behind the quote, and it fits me perfectly. I thrive watching my plants grow, and I could never live in a world without books. After all, a garden is a grand outdoor classroom that teaches patience and careful... Sign in to see full entry.

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I will never forget the first time I watched dolphins and whales interacting with humans at the San Diego Zoo when I was eleven. They were mesmerizing creatures who followed instructions well and delivered an unforgettable performance for the crowd. July 23, 2025 is world whale and dolphin day, a... Sign in to see full entry.

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After much controversy from those folks who refer to the hot dog as a sandwich, officially, the great American food is not considered to be in the sandwich category. After much research, consideration, and popular vote, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council's official verdict is…a hot dog is an... Sign in to see full entry.

The thought of standing in front of a hot stove or a knuckle-busting washboard all day wasn't for Della Crewe, who loved travel and didn’t ask if it was proper to trapse around on a motorcycle, enjoying the sights that otherwise would have been a world away had she not dared to explore them. Della... Sign in to see full entry.

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