A day at the spa is probably considered among the pinnacle of relaxing activities, with the primping of massages and manicures producing a polished sheen
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Kid’s Book Review: “How the Goldfinch got his Colors”
Reading about real world Goldfinches has only made me appreciate our latest children’s book about how the rainbow colored Goldfinch got it’s colors. As I
Guide to Nature Identification Apps: Part I
“PictureThis: Identify Plant, Flower, Weed, and More.” As an amaeuter naturalist, I am constantly scanning the surrounding area for birds, plants, insects, mushrooms, and more.
A Japanese Ceramic Collection and the Magic of Sharing
Falling in love with Japanese ceramics can be as easy as walking in to a community store in Japan and marveling at all the different
Are you #TeamRecline or #TeamNoRecline??
With the latest viral news about an airline passenger punching the back of a women’s reclining seat, here is my take on how to keep
Exploring Patreon and becoming a Patron of the Arts.
Patreon is a community that has re-newed my love of supporting the arts. Started in 2013, it was designed to allow musicians and creators to
Ditch the Plastic with these Natural Sponges
I have ALWAYS hated sponges. I hate them because they’re supposed to be used for cleaning, which makes me automatically want them to be CLEAN,
Easy DIY Valentine Cards for Young Kids: Learning through art
Living in Germany, they don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day like Americans, so there weren’t any pre-made cards at the local grocery store. Instead, we got some
Very Opinionated about How to Organize Colored Pencils
In my house, color is very important. Rather than lump the pencils, we took an old office supplies 3-part divider and set them in three separate
#zerowaste: A System of Composting Habits, from rabbits, to scraps, to growing food.
Fortunately, our land-lady left us with one of those black dome-shaped composting bins. Clearly, the last tenants had tried to use it, but had clearly
Bansky art in Bethlehem
On a tour to see Jerusalem and Bethlehem awhile ago, I happened to snap two photos of graffiti art from the car seat window as
#not_my_plastic_challenge: What I learned in 30 days without a plastic water bottle
Since the beginning of 2020, I have yet to purchase a water bottle made from plastic. This has taught me several lessons that will make
Defending Jodie Whittaker from a Time Lord’s perspective
With Doctor Who’s 12th Season behind us, can we finally end the debate on how well a female Doctor lived up to our expectations? For
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