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The Raw Milk Revoution
The Raw Milk Revolution: Behind America's Emerging Battle Over Food Rights , by David E. Gumpert (Chelsea Green Publishing,...
sursumcorda, 10 July 2011 |
Sporcle for Fun and (Intellectual) Profit
Don't ask me how I came upon Sporcle, but beware—it's addictive! There are quick quizzes for a wide array of subjects, and...
What We Did for Independence Day
There's nothing like a small-town Independence Day parade, and when we're not attending weddings or births or other such out-of-town...
Another Reason to Say Only Nice Things about People -- At...
If you can't say something nice about someone, don't say anything at all. At no time was that old advice more pertinent than in...
The Longevity Project
The Longevity Project: Surprising Discoveries for Health and Long Life from the Landmark Eight-Decade Study , by Howard S....
Tax Fun!
If you live and work in the United States, you probably haven't thought about taxes since the middle of April. But for us, Tax...
Micromanaging God
This morning I was deep in prayer, as I often am, for our grandchildren. (Read the rest of this post before you think that sounds...
Hawaii - Day 7, the Finale
( Continued from Day 6 ) This was our final day in Hawaii, and we checked out of the lovely Hilton Waikoloa Village after enjoying...
Hawaii, Day 6
( Continued from Day 5 ) This morning we arose early, broke out our snorkeling gear, and headed for the resort’s...
Hawaii, Day 5
( Continued from Day 4, Part 2 ) At 8:00 this morning we had the mandatory timeshare presentation that made the whole trip...
Hawaii, Day 4 - Part 2
( Continued from Day 4, Part 1 ) After climbing up out of the Kilauea Iki crater, our next adventure was at the Thurston Lava Tube....
Number Nine to the Finish Line!
Just after midnight today, Steven Perezluha reached Annapolis, Maryland as the ninth bicyclist in his division to complete the Race...
A Little Joy for the Day
No, not our granddaughter. :( But something her siblings would probably like. It brightened my day, and might do so...
RAAM
The Race Across AMerica may be the craziest bike race ever. From the Pacific to the Atlantic, from Oceanside, California to...
Hawaii, Day 4 - Part 1
( Continued from Day 3 - Part 2 ) There was nothing about its beginning to presage a day spent amidst reminders of nature’s...
What’s Your View While You’re Cooking Dinner?
Our main meal is lunch, so most of my kitchen time occurs in the morning. At first I didn’t pay much attention to the...
Bullet Update: EC on the Go, First Steps, Sick
The garden continues to grow dandelions at an impressive rate. It’s been a cold, rainy June, so I’m not sure how great...
Our Cool Adventure
No, this is not the next installment in the tale of our Hawaiian vacation, although it will help explain why that wasn't published...
Hawaii, Day 3 - Part 2
(Continued from Day 3 - Part 1 , which was continued from Day 2 , which was continued from Day 1 .) Leaving behind the Waipi`o...
Bravo!
I know you're all—one or two of you, anyway—waiting with bated breath for the next installment of the Hawaiian...
Hawaii, Day 3 - Part 1
Our concierge had informed us of Waikoloa Village Market , where the locals buy groceries, so yesterday we picked up a few supplies,...
Eats, Shoots and Leaves
Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation , by Lynne Truss (Gotham Books, New York, 2003)...
Lost and Found Providence
Providence, Rhode Island. My college roommate was from Providence. I drank an Awful Awful at the Newport Creamery on one...
Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra - Finale Concert
It had been a few years since our last visit to a concert of the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra , and I couldn't help thinking...
Hand Blender
I dislike shopping. (Those who know me, also know how understated that is, but "loathe" seems too strong a word to use about...