The Future of Hurricanes
Neil deGrasse Tyson and meteorologist and hurricane specialist, John Morales explain how hurricane season works and why Hurricane Milton differed from other storms.
Category: General Interest
Charities and never-ending mail
Are you overwhelmed with reminders to donate to charities? We certainly are.
The above photo shows the contents of our mailbox from Monday and it’s typical of the mail we get every day of the week. Charities begging for donations!..
Animals that eat ticks
Photo by Marion J Chard
Here in Michigan as elsewhere, ticks can not only be annoying but darn right dangerous, as they can carry diseases such as Lymes. I’ve been lucky so far this year, and only found one on my person, ick, early in May.
Upon reading a few articles this week, I discovered that many backyard animals and birds eat ticks, so if you are lucky enough to have them around, it is a bonus. Obviously, they aren’t the cure all, so it’s always wise to be cautious and to take preventative measures, such as wearing long sleeves, and tucking your jeans into your socks, and of course, using one of the many mosquito and tick sprays, etc.
Grease down the drain, never!
old oil poured into the kitchen waste from the pan, clogging the waste in the sink
I’m still appalled when I see people pour cooking oil and food grease down the drain. You’re doing what? I have never done that and never will. I learned many moons ago how harmful oil and grease are not only …
Project Earth
As an avid reader, writer and editor, it’s rare to hit upon a book that really stirs my imagination and soul. However, it’s my honor to be working with a client whose book does exactly that. So, I’m pleased to …
Lunch at 2 The Moon Bakery
Today, Barb, my life-long friend (and illustrator), met me halfway between our homes at 2 The Moon Bakery, in Lake City, MI, a husband-and-wife establishment located across from Houghton Lake. It seemed the perfect place to celebrate the release of …