Why we do the things we do
Do you ever question why you do the things you do? For most of us, it was the way we were raised, or even cultural. We never question the how or why but continue in the same manner.
Category: General Interest
Our favorite nature/history magazines
Cambodia, Koh Kong Province, Cardamom National Park, Meteuk River
Discover our favorite nature magazine subscriptions, including Living Bird, Smithsonian and Nature Conservancy.
Things that Neil and I have in common
Planet Earth moon and sun (Nasa imagery) (Planet Earth moon and sun
Another great episode with Neil deGrasse Tyson, talking on a variety of topics.
Send the politicians to space
I’ve heard others express the same sentiment. It brings to mind the time my husband and I saw Scott Kelly in an appearance in Bay City, MI. He also stated how seeing the Earth from space was a life changing …
If you could do it all over again
I believe a good life is a fine balance between work and play, I don’t want my epitaph to be, “Here lies Marion, she worked her ass off!” End of story! To me that would be a sad existence. I’d rather be known as dedicated and productive, yet fun-loving, creative, and caring. One who relished her days by observing a star-filled universe, appreciating blue skies, or gently falling snow, listening to songbirds greet the morning, and spending quality time with those she loved. One who left an indelible mark on the world through her actions and deeds. One who made enough money to live comfortably, taking care of the basics but an individual who not only nourished her mind, body, and soul at the same time but those of the ones who surrounded her…
English Rules – I before E?
Remember learning English language rules in elementary school? How about this one? “I before E, except after C.” However, there are so many exceptions to this rule, that the mnemonic (rule of thumb) we were taught, quickly gets tossed out the door. Try these on for size!