Last night, my external cameras began alerting me that something was walking around the house’s perimeter. I was hoping for more bear activity but assumed it would probably be the deer on the game trails. However, this morning checking the cameras, I found that it was a bear. On August 11th, 2022, at 9:36 pm,
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Maidenhair ferns aren’t supposed to be the most challenging plants to care for, but for me, they seem to have a death wish, and I’ve failed numerous times to keep them alive. However, the Maidenhair ferns I planted in my terrariums are doing great! Maybe I should define “doing great.” First, they are still alive
Food has not always been a big part of my life. I come from a small family, and meals were always a time for us to connect and discuss each other’s day. In addition, I thought my mom was a fantastic cook. Her recipes were all down-home comfort food. So, my learned cooking skills were
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I have been very fortunate to observe black bears in their natural habitat. It’s truly a magical experience! The Arnold property is remote. We are not off the grid, but it is remote. Forest surrounds the house, and because of the game trails, I’ve been able to observe and photograph wild animals up close and
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I have become a Foodie. I am a bit surprised at that. Pre-COVID, I didn’t even know what the word meant. But, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a “foodie” is a person having an avid interest in food. I love food, and I sure love to cook. I’ve explored the food from other cultures and
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I love roasted mini bell peppers, and this is a simple recipe. Most recipes I found online recommended cutting the peppers in half and seasoning before cooking. My recipe is fast and delicious! Ingredients: 2 (8 oz) packages of mini peppers 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon Italian
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The COVID pandemic had a devastating effect on poorer populations around the world. The virus has killed thousands and left many without essential services or income. In this blog post, I will take a closer look at what the pandemic did to the Navajo Nation and how we can help them recover. The Navajo Nation
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The second noble charity that I am actively involved with and want to bring to your attention is the Children of Grace. https://childrenofgrace.com/ A decade ago, I read an article about a young girl, Zahara, who recently graduated from the Athenian School in Danville, California. Zahara’s story and her family’s response to Uganda’s AIDS crisis
I actively support three noble charities: The Walk to End Alzheimer’s, The Children of Grace, and Adopt-A-Native-Elder. I am going to discuss each charity individually. The Walk To End Alzheimer’s 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – East Bay Area It is hard to believe that the last time our team participated in the Walk to End
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I have some more exciting photos from my backyard field camera. These photos are of Teddy and Summer running. I have always thought the canine body is beautiful when stretched out during a fully engaged run. Not all dogs can accelerate rapidly, but sporting and hunting breeds sure can. Golden retrievers are natural athletes and
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