International Women’s Day (IWD) is an international observance on March 8 every year. This annual event was first observed in 1911 and has since become a day for celebrating women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements worldwide. The day was first initiated by German socialist and theorist Clara Zetkin during a major international conference for …
I’ve written about the atmospheric rivers and cyclone bombs that occurred earlier this year and whether or not the extra water would help California’s chronic drought situation. I also wrote about the aquifers and whether or not the underground water situation would improve. After all that, I certainly didn’t expect California to be the recipient …
I am always searching for healthy recipes for Teddy and Bear. In the cookbook Doggy Desserts by Cheryl Gianfrancesco, on page 50, I found the following recipe for Peanut Butter Carob Cookies. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the carob power, so I didn’t include it. Nevertheless, these are the cookies I made for Teddy’s birthday. They are safe for …
In 2019, after reading Teach Your Dog to Read by Bonnie Bergin, ED. D. with Sharon Hogan, I began attempting to teach Teddy to read. But unfortunately, that effort came to a screeching halt when the Fire Prevention Sprinkler System in my home exploded, and we were displaced for months while repairs proceeded. So now I want …
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day is an annual celebration that began in 2013 and takes place on March 1st each year. National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day was started by Peter Pan Peanut Butter, one of the leading peanut butter producers in the United States. The day celebrates all aspects of peanut butter, including recipes, history, and …
I’ve written about canine adolescents before, but I need to refresh my memory. The Bear is in the adolescent phase, and he is a challenge. Teddy has always been quiet and calm, and the Bear is sweet but naughty. Bear and Summer have a matched energy level. Bear is eight months old, and Summer is …
Since dehydrating fruits, I’ve become aware of the importance of each slice being uniform, so I began researching mandolines. I ultimately purchased a Zakarian Safe Slice Mandoline since I reasoned that I could easily injure myself with some other models. I ultimately purchased a Zakarian Safe Slice Mandoline since I reasoned that I could easily injure myself with some …
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Tuesday, February 21, 2023, is Mardi Gras. Wow, another day to celebrate with food! Mardi Gras is an event celebrated for centuries, reaching worldwide in many forms. Known as Carnival or Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras signals the beginning of Lent and falls on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is always 47 days before …
Today is Presidents Day, and it is more than just a day off from work, a day off from school, or a day to find a good sale. When I was working, the holiday was another welcomed day off, but now I have more time to think about the meaning. Presidents Day is a federal …
This is one of the more serious blog posts I have written, but it is important to share! My husband, Jim, learned he had skin cancer, a melanoma, during a regular yearly exam with his dermatologist. Melanomas are the most dangerous form of skin cancer; luckily, his was detected early. I want to stress that …
