One of the most important things while getting over a relationship breakup can be condensed into one simple verb: do. It’s vital to occupy yourself with an activity that you genuinely enjoy;... Read more >>

Your old camp chair will be running scared once it meets the Monarch Butterfly by Alite Designs. This funky take-anywhere chair was created by San Francisco’s Alite Designs, a firm that puts... Read more >>

For years, I dreamed of a patch of dirt to lovingly cultivate my own garden in. I exclaimed that was the reason I wanted to own a house. “Be careful what you wish for” doesn’t begin... Read more >>

I watch with wondrous humor, The daily “duck pack swagger;” Quacking loudly in a lot of Greek, Upon flying over the neighborhood creek; And soon, after their noisy morning bath, They... Read more >>

I enjoy finding treasures going on scavenger hunts whether it is antiques, yard sales, a good wine, a special restaurant, fossils, or seashells. You might enjoy a good old-fashioned treasure hunt that... Read more >>

Although I had the opportunity to go fishing when I was younger, as I was heading out the door to go fishing with the local boys, I also heard, “Why are you going? Fishing is for the... Read more >>

At what cost must we endure to enjoy the beautiful outdoors? We have been told by medical professionals that we must make sure that we protect ourselves from the sun and outdoors elements and it... Read more >>

The world is an interesting place with lots of things to learn about. Unfortunately, many young children (and even us too) are better at identifying exotic animals like a tiger or whale than the local... Read more >>

It’s getting harder and harder to see the stars these days, as lights from urban and suburban areas create a haze in the sky that obscures the stars and planets from our view. Yet there are few... Read more >>

I sat on the ground, leaned against a tree trunk, and watched my bobber float on the glassy surface of the water. The fishing was slow. I hadn’t had a bite all morning. A blue jay landed on a... Read more >>