Best Wishes of the Season
It’s almost time for my favorite holiday! I can’t wait till October 31 for the spooky season to begin. I’m starting now. If we have to have a holiday that lasts for weeks and weeks, why can’t it be Halloween? Halloween carols, Halloween cards…but please god no shopping for Halloween presents.
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Robert Louis Stevenson took one look at the sun-drenched South Pacific island of Samoa, and knew he had come home. The famous author lived there at his home, called Vailima, for the rest of his short life.
Read MoreLaura Ingalls Wilder: The Real Little House
It’s a long drive to Independence, Kansas, across the flat prairie. But what’s a few hours in an air-conditioned car? It took Laura Ingalls Wilder a lot longer to make the journey in a covered wagon.
Read MoreSummer Solstice: Coming To A Sky Near You
What is a solstice? A holiday for everyone, all welcome, no religion necessary. It’s just about the planet we all live on, and its long journey around the sun.
Read MoreIs A Tomato A Fruit or a Vegetable?
A hotly debated question: what, in fact, is a tomato? A sweet fruit or a savory vegetable? The answer depends on whether you’re a botanist or a chef.
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