A faint coat of pollen blanketed the top of my grandmother’s front porch throughout my childhood. The pollen on the porch was a constant source of aggravation for my grandmother, who apparently declared war on the pollutant long before any of us were born. Everyone gravitated to the front porch at grandmother’s house, which was […]
Get Your Kids Involved In Gardening
A friend of mine recently started a garden, reminding me of my grandmothers garden long ago. I hadn’t thought about her garden in years, until a recent drive past the property she once owned. Shortly after, my friend showed me the garden she planted, and again I recalled my childhood experiences with gardening. You know […]
Never Interfere With A Daddy Duck’s Breakfast
Several lakes surrounded the university campus where I went to school years ago; so students were often joined by "duck beggar" families quaking away for their daily breakfast. It was annoying, because these ducks were loud and aggressive, especially if you didn’t offer them something to eat. However, one particular duck provided us students with […]
My Grandparents
We inherit more than the obvious physical characteristics from family members, who come before us. The adage "fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree" serves as the perfect metaphor for familial relationships. The members of our families have an enormous impact on what we become, and the ways in which we define ourselves. […]
Important Considerations When Choosing Your Cat or Dogs Food
It is 7 am on Saturday morning, and who wants you to get up and fix breakfast? You wake to a wet tongue panting near your face, or a screeching meow in your ear. Pets look forward to their every meal. The happiest part of your pets day, is the moment their bowl hits […]
Dragons- Creatures Of Antiquity
Metaphorically used in children’s stories, dragons are representations of adult fears and troubles. They are a universal success due to their ability to act as representations of these fears. Taming or killing of the dragon is a symbolism for tackling adult fear; so children stories involving a dragon, include an element of overcoming fear or […]