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Here is the thing. “But Peter, who was very naughty, ran straight away to Mr. McGregor’s garden and squeezed under the gate!” Oh, yes. We know the good story of Peter Rabbit. It was written by Beatrix Potter.  The Tale of Peter Rabbit was written in 1893.  With little notice.  She later expanded the story […]

Death By Linda Stowe “Thou shalt not kill.” This is the sixth of the Ten Commandments. Not only is it against moral law but it is also against legislated law in the United States. It is wrong to kill another person. This holds true across all cultures. And yet people die all the time. I’m

Most people like music. I know I do. There is a lot to be said about music.  It has so many benefits in our lives. It reduces stress and soothes anxiety. Well. Depending on the song.  It also boosts our meed.  Again, the song is key.  Playing or listening to music engages multiple areas of

I love a good mystery.  There is just something about not knowing the full story that makes us full of wonder. The story I happened across today came from a long time ago. It happened on December 5, 1872.  That is when a ship went through a rather mysterious set of circumstances.  The name of

Here is something to remember today. It’s okay to trust in the things that live beyond logic. I know I’ve said it before. But our Universe is infinite. We cannot possibly know it all. With that in mind, you are allowed to cultivate wonder and faith in the unseen. There are many connections to be

There are lots of songs about being happy. One of my favorites is “Shiny Happy People” by REM. But here is a good question. Where do those shiny, happy people live? Well. Some places in this world are happier than others. Yes. In fact, the world’s happiest country has managed to keep its number-one ranking

A good day off. Wishing you all a good day, all the way through. “””””””” “Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day.” — Alice Morse Earle “””””””” “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson “””””””” “Today is

The History of Food by Linda Stowe I have taken an interest in food history – what people ate long ago, old recipes, and regional cuisine. It has made me think about the access to and availability of food that we have today. Even working families had meager diets because of their limited access to