“When in doubt, use thyme,” says the Grass Roots Herb Society Newsletter & indeed, thyme blends perfectly with a wide array of foods. Thyme (T. vulgaris) derives from the Greek word thumus, meaning "courage.” The Greeks used the oil of thyme in their massages after bathing. The ‘scent of thyme’ was a symbol of elegance and praise for the Greeks. The Egyptians were … [Read more...]
April 2012 Astrology by Vivienne
ARIES (Mar 20-Apr 19) HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ARIES! Your personal new year shows promise of adventure and dramatic change. Relationships, jointly held assets, community interaction and career objectives are highlighted. A wiser, bolder you may willingly greet the unique experiences that enter your life. Allow your originality and creativity full expression and your world could open up … [Read more...]
Easy, Everyday Tips to be More Environmentally Friendly
Global warming, the greenhouse effect, pollution: It’s all over the media and we know it’s a problem, but we seldom hear what the everyday consumer can do to help better the environment. Here are four tips that will help to reduce environmental pollution, which will take minimal effort, and will even save some money. 1) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: I cannot stress the importance of … [Read more...]
Irrigation Tips for April
April indicates a warming climate is at hand, but it is not quite time to implement a full summer irrigation schedule just yet. Summer irrigation is for the months of June through August, so your irrigation should increase gradually up to then. Rain or unusually hot weather may require some changes, but sticking to a schedule should work for all but extraordinary weather. … [Read more...]
The 39 Clues, Book Ten: Into The Gauntlet
Into The Gauntlet, by Margaret Peterson Haddix, is the best and final book in the 39 Clues book series. It is an amazing book to read because it is surprising and suspenseful. It was so great, I couldn’t put the book down for all forty-three chapters! This book was an awesome ending to an amazing series, and I recommend the entire series to anyone who enjoys mystery and … [Read more...]
Culture and Community
We are social creatures and have always lived in some form of community, creating societies based on beliefs and values. For the purpose of this discussion cultures can be defined in two ways: independent and inter-dependent societies. America is an independent society. We left our respective homelands in search of a better world, and it required fierce independence to survive … [Read more...]
The Roots of Earth Day
On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated with 20 million participants. Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin had called for an environmental “teach-in” similar to the “teach-ins” occurring in colleges and universities over the Vietnam War. Today, more than 500 million people attend the event world-wide. It is a global phenomena which communities throughout the … [Read more...]
