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
Originally posted on Rolandomio Travel:
I have always had the desire to visit Mont Saint Michel in the Normandy. Finally, on my way back from Guernsey, I decided to book a day trip in St. Malo to Le Mont Saint Michel; and I was happily looking forward to discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site and…
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…
Northumberland, Hadrian’s Wall and The Tree of The Year
Originally posted on Have Bag, Will Travel:
For our few days in the caravan at Whitley Bay we didn’t do a great deal that was different from our weekend there the previous year, this time we were entertaining family, but one thing that we did do was to visit Hadrian’s Wall. Although a lot of…
Restaurant Denis Martin in Vevey, Switzerland – Molecular Cuisine at it’s finest
Originally posted on Rolandomio Travel:
Vevey is a small Swiss town on Lake Geneva. The city is home to Nestle, one of the largest food companies in the world. Vevey was also known worldwide by Charlie Chaplin, who settled with his family in this beautiful city on the Swiss Riviera; he lived there until his…