War of Bird Poop
Believe it or not, back in the 1840’s there was a war over bird poop. Europe and the USA had a population growth in the 19th century that strained the limits of agriculture. The land needed a boost of nutrients to grow food. A naturalist, Alexander Von Humboldt had discovered that plants around the desert coastal areas…Read more »
Early Seattle Vigilantes
I have heard stories about the depression era and other histories of Seattle, but this one caught me by surprise. I thought I would share it. In 1882, the public was outraged by the ineffective police response, increased lawlessness, and lenient court systems. After a popular merchant had been robbed and murdered, an organized vigilante…Read more »
Lemon Dessert
I made this for a family party and decided to share the recipe. It’s easy and there isn’t any baking to it. You will need these ingredients: 1 graham cracker crust 1 3.4 oz. pkg. lemon pudding mix 1 cup powered sugar 1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese 1 cup whipped topping 1 1/2 cups…Read more »
The Galilee sunrise after a night of fishing
Originally posted on Ferrell's Travel Blog:
Sunrise on the Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret; Sea of Tiberias) evokes many memories of the ministry of Jesus and His disciples. No matter how many photos one takes, each one is unique. I usually make these sunrise photos with two cameras, using multiple settings. The photo today…
Beware of Issues Inside Your Mouth
I took a class on the GI system update for my nursing credits and I thought I would share this. If you’ve never seen pictures of oral cancer, then let me tell you it’s nasty. These are the symptoms: a sore inside the mouth or on the lip that hasn’t healed within 14 days white or…Read more »
Mount Nebo
In time for Eastet
THE ART OF TEA
Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwiches
My mother used to make snickerdoodle cookies, when I was a kid, and it was one of my favorite cookies. Here is a recipe that follows that tradition but is a better dessert. You will need these ingredients: 1 cube of butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. cream of…Read more »
An American dipper in the cold mist
Christopher Martin Photography The quick stab of wintry weather last weekend reminded me of a visit to the Vermilion Lakes in January. It was cold, -25°C cold, but this American dipper flitted around the pond with the energy typical of this species. This was a welcome distraction from my wait for daybreak, still 15 minutes…Read more »