I was teaching my preschoolers about the sense of hearing. To get them to understand better, we sang Old MacDonald. I went down the line and had each child pick an animal. When it came to a new boy in my class, he surprised me by picking a giraffe! What sound does a giraffe make?…Read more »
Author: howlingwithwolves2
Trowulan: Beauty in Red Brick
Originally posted on What an Amazing World!:
Walking down to Candi Tikus I am standing in front of Candi Tikus, its red brick structure almost entirely below ground level as if the earth was purposefully dug out so that it could fit inside. A flight of stairs made from the same material acts as the…
Under the Plum Tree – A Poem by Linda Lee Lyberg
Originally posted on Vita Brevis Press.:
Submitted by Linda Lee Lyberg When you see white clover sprawling in the meadow do you still think of me even though our love once treasured, is now with regret over? As for me I can tell you, the plum is blooming now I remember the promises we made…
Glitter Jars
My lesson plan for my preschoolers this week was on the gift of sight. Since children love color, we made glitter jars. It’s very simple. You will need these ingredients: water clear glue glycerin glitter container with lid I chose a small plastic container with lid. You can find them at dollar stores. I felt…Read more »
Le Mont Saint Michel
the old chokecherry tree (and raw apricot cheesecake)
Originally posted on coffeeandwoodsmoke:
An almost imperceptible shift in the light. A slant of golden, the earth’s turning reflected in sunflowers’ faces. The skies blue again after a good night’s wind and rain scrubbed the smoky haze that had descended over the mountains, stacking them like so many cardboard cutouts. Around the edges the air…
Toxic Foods for Pets
According to the ASPCA Poison control, these are foods that should be restricted due to toxicity for pets: avocado chocolate garlic & onions raisins grapes milk nuts of any kind mushrooms raw potatoes rhubarb tea coffee alcohol
Toxic Plants for Pets
Here are twelve of the notorious toxic plants for pets: Aloe Vera Ivy Jade plants Sago Palm Elephant Ear ZZ plant Philodendron Devil’s Ivy Dieffenbachia Asparagus Fern Corn plant Lilies of all kinds
CORN CHOWDER
I made this chowder yesterday and it was delicious! My husband ate 4 bowls! Here is my recipe. You will need these ingredients: 4 cups low sodium vegetable stock 2 slices cooked ham, chopped into small chunks 1 medium onion, chopped 3 medium size potatoes, chopped in small chunks 3 ears of corn, cut off…Read more »
Heian Shrine: A Blast to the Past
Originally posted on What an Amazing World!:
Oten-mon, the main gate to Heian Shrine compound Hosting the world’s fair has become a means some countries have embraced to promote their economic progress and development agenda to an international audience. Since the event’s first run in 1851, which celebrated advancements in industrial technology in the United…