Well.  Here it is again. The Fourth of July. There is something about this day that drives people to eat hot dogs.  I think it might be some quirky influence from the Great Spirits of the Founding Fathers, or something.  Because July 4th is one of the biggest days for hot dog consumption in the […]

Games for Kids By Linda Stowe Recently I read that toys and games are ways for kids to find out who they are. I knew these things were important in developing motor, social, and cognitive abilities and, of course, for keeping kids occupied. I was intrigued with the idea that children’s games are also instrumental

Guess what.July is here. The seventh month. The hot one.  Despite the global warming and terrible heat, there is much to look forward to in July.Like this: • World UFO Day: July 2 is observed as World UFO Day. Look to the skies, I say. This holiday is dedicated to raising awareness about unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and encouraging

Joe Biden By Linda Stowe I am not a stubborn person. When it comes to a persuasive argument, I’m all ears. That could explain why I have been married three times. I’m open to change. That doesn’t mean that I am inconsistent. It only means that my mind isn’t closed. But my decisions are driven

The Church of England By Linda Stowe I spend a fair amount of time online, so I happened to catch a few moments of the coronation of King Charles in 2023. I am not a follower of the Royals, but I was curious about all the pomp and circumstance surrounding the event. One thing in

The internet has brought us many things. But one of those glorious items had been the “Rumor Mill.”It is true. Rumors spread faster on the internet than maple syrup runs down a stack of pancakes. But “rumors” have flown around long before the internet was born.Here are a few of the biggest jaw-droppers that hit

Today is NOT National Pet Day. I think the “formal” date of celebration is April 11. Never mind all that.Every day is National Pet Day if you ask me. So. Here is the question. If you could have any animal as a pet (regardless of size or practicality), what would it be? “”””””””” “Pets are

I am not a gardener. That has been established, here on my blog. Over and over again.But I have a lot of friends who are gardeners. They love to garden. And I am beginning to wonder about them. Seriously.Apparently, Nude Gardening is a thing.  Yes. I recently read an article that said many people enjoy