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Author: howlingwithwolves2

I have a passion for writing, love to read a good book, and enjoy the beauty of nature. I'm also a retired nurse and author.
October 16, 2018October 16, 2018

How To Make Herbal Highlights

howlingwithwolves2's avatarPosted by howlingwithwolves2 in & Crafts, Herbs, recipes, Uncategorized

This recipe enhances natural highlights. You will need these ingredients: 1 1/4 quarts of water 1 cup chamomile flowers 1/4 cup calendula flowers 1/2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 ounce lemon juice 5 drops lavender essential oil In a pot add the water and flowers. Simmer for 15 minutes. Mash the flowers in the…Read more »

October 9, 2018

Another New Scam

howlingwithwolves2's avatarPosted by howlingwithwolves2 in Just A Thought, Uncategorized

I was so glad I had read in Sunday’s paper about the latest scam about social security and Medicare. I received one of those emails saying there was a glitch in my social security. Social security will not and does not email you like that. If you place your mouse over the email address it…Read more »

October 2, 2018

Safety Tips for Run-ins with Wildlife

howlingwithwolves2's avatarPosted by howlingwithwolves2 in Earth's wonders, wildlife

We’ve all heard, make yourself large and make noise, when we encounter a bear or a cougar, but what if that doesn’t work? And progress taking away the forest lands and areas where wildlife roam doesn’t help the situation. Is it a surprise the wildlife have encroached in our backyards? Cougars are the most efficient…Read more »

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018

Welcome Fall

howlingwithwolves2's avatarPosted by howlingwithwolves2 in amusing & appealing, Earth's wonders, Fabulous Photos, Travels

I drove up to Leavenworth area for the Autumnfest. The Aspin trees were so beautiful in their gold colors. Even though there had been numerous forest fires this past summer, the undergrowth of the trees were striking in reds and yellows. I bought a box of Barlett pears that were perfect in sweetness and a…Read more »

October 1, 2018

Green Lake of Yesteryear & Today

howlingwithwolves2's avatarPosted by howlingwithwolves2 in Earth's wonders, history, Just A Thought, Uncategorized

As a child, I used to go on field trips to Green Lake in north Seattle. I always thought the water had a strange smell and the bottom of the lake felt yucky to my feet. My eyes popped out when I saw this little article about Green Lake today in the NW Prime Time…Read more »

September 23, 2018September 23, 2018

Kids Say the Funniest Things

howlingwithwolves2's avatarPosted by howlingwithwolves2 in amusing & appealing, Just A Thought, wildlife

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 »

September 23, 2018

Trowulan: Beauty in Red Brick

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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…

September 23, 2018

Under the Plum Tree – A Poem by Linda Lee Lyberg

howlingwithwolves2's avatarPosted by howlingwithwolves2 in Uncategorized

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…

September 20, 2018

Glitter Jars

howlingwithwolves2's avatarPosted by howlingwithwolves2 in & Crafts, amusing & appealing, Uncategorized

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 »

September 12, 2018

Le Mont Saint Michel

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