In my last blog, I wrote that I had become a home cook. I have found that cooking is a source of joy. I regularly prepare homecooked healthy meals for Jim and myself and safe treats for Teddy and Bear. Through my subscription to Hello Fresh, I’ve tried recipes from different cultures. Cooking has broadened …
COVID-19 is a horrific virus that spread worldwide and caused over 3 million deaths. Thankfully my family suffered no loss of life, though some members contracted COVID and some very recently. But, unfortunately, COVID is still out there. World Health Organizationhttps://www.who.int/data/stories/the-true-death-toll-of-covid-19-estimating-global-excess-mortality The COVID-19 pandemic upended my way of life. It changed virtually every aspect of …
I have a lifelong love of bears, and March 23rd was World Bear Day; how could I have been unaware of World Bear Day? Well, I need to learn more about World Bear Day—another learning journey. World Bear Day is celebrated on March 23rd of each year and was created in 2012 by World Animal …
I recently bought a large water bottle from Amazon, a Coolflask 64 oz Water bottle, without realizing that giant water bottles are a hot trend. I bought mine for the convenience of having my ice water always available and to make it easier to share with Teddy and Bear when we go on walks. Mine …
I recently re-potted my Kimberly Queen Fern because she was dropping fronds and looking very poorly. I thought I was following the best care instructions for this plant, but my fern was suffering! The root ball was dry. WHAT?? So, I removed all the dead fronds and planted my baby in a larger new terra-cotta …
I repotted my Pin Stripe Calathea in a larger pot (4″ to 6″) and provided new soil. I like the Miracle-Gro Indoor Potting Mix. Unfortunately, my Pin Stripe Calathea was unhealthy and had become very leggy. It was time for me to repot the poor baby. The Pin Stripe Calathea is a beautiful plant that …
I had an opportunity to repot my sweet little Bernie, and I wanted to discuss the steps to repot a Maidenhair fern with you. Maidenhair ferns are a beloved plant species due to their unique frond-like leaves and delicate nature. While maidenhair ferns require extra care, they make an excellent addition to any home or …
March 13, 2023, is National K9 Veterans Day. Therefore, I wanted to research these heroic dogs to discuss and honor them properly. Military dogs have been used in military service for centuries and are highly valued members of military forces worldwide. From tracking enemy soldiers to detecting bombs or drugs, military dogs provide essential services …
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 …
