The Protector 09.02.17
Being bred to work hard all day means that most Aussies are not content to be couch potatoes, although Aussies have individual characters and some are more sedate and quiet-natured than others. For the most part, however, these are high energy dogs who need a purpose in their lives-a job as it were. Owners must be committed to give these dogs the time and attention they require through play and training, for as with any dog, undirected energy can turn towards destructive behaviors such as digging and chewing. Running, jumping, and rough-housing are all a part of being a normal Aussie.
The Austrailan Shepherd Club of America
We all need a sense of purpose in our lives. Dogs do too.
garyskitchen.net
“You need to change the name of your food blog.”
“Why?”
“Because no one can remember Dea whatever it is you named it.”
“I didn’t name it. Your daughter-in-law named it. The blog name has some serious emotional attachments and…OK. Let me think about it.”
What The Boss Wants The Boss Gets
So I’ve thought about this for around three weeks. garycancook? No, too long. garysmess? No, readers won’t know the blog is about food. I was stumped until this morning. I needed a new name that was bold, innovative, and easy to remember.
“What do you think about garyskitchen, no apostrophe?”
“I suggested that three weeks ago.”
Perfect.
I hope you’re not looking for this place. Not me. Kind of funny though.
Mushrooms and Greens
Transformative Experiences — Quartz
Certain life choices are so significant that they change who we are. Before undertaking those choices, we are unable to evaluate them from the perspective and values of our future, changed selves. In other words, your present self cannot know whether your future self will enjoy being a parent or not.
Philosopher L.A. Paul University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Growing Bunnies 06.15.17
This is the last photo of the Patio Bunnies. Sometime last night they all hopped away.
Growing Bunnies 06.12.17
According to some quick Internet research these little fellas are probably close to three weeks old. They’ll be hopping away soon.
The summer after the terrible tomato plant project I tried growing cucumbers. That didn’t work out too well either.
But bunnies? I can grow bunnies.
Summer Surprise
It’s been three years since the dismal Tomato Project. The plant didn’t produce a lot of fruit and the experience dampened my enthusiasm for growing fruits and vegetables. The next summer I planted a cucumber plant that bore one cuke. The passage of time helps and I eventually got over my deep emotional wounds.
“Maybe I’ll try growing cherry tomatoes this summer…” was my thought until I decided to stick with what works. The two basil plants are doing very well this year. The rosemary is also growing but the oregano seems to be struggling. The empty pot on the patio with the tomato cage still bothered me and I kept thinking about planting something else. I had noticed the clump of dead grass in the pot and didn’t give it a second thought until this morning.
It moved. Maybe it was my imagination.
It moved again. So I watered it to see what would emerge. When the head popped out I thought it was a snake. When the tiny creature crawled completely out from under the grass I was surprised to see a baby bunny. The tiny bunny butt is at the top of the pot.
I obviously cannot plant anything in that pot.
I’m growing bunnies instead.
Finally! A Recall on Hyland’s Homeopathic Teething Tablets | American Council on Science and Health
Last September, the FDA issued a news release cautioning that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may be harmful to babies and children, and issued a strong recommendation to not use them. This action was taken in response to reports of the teething products causing the illnesses of hundreds of infants and deaths of approximately ten babies. The move prompted some pharmacies to remove them from their shelves, which is great, except the bottles shouldn’t have been there in the first place. Pharmacies are not supposed to sell witchcraft.
Source: Finally! A Recall on Hyland’s Homeopathic Teething Tablets | American Council on Science and Health
I know, this article is not about food so why is it here?
It’s a PPSO – Personal Public Service Announcement.
Someone who I want to know about this will read it. The link below is to the manufacturer’s website product page with a picture of the deadly product.
Source: Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets | Hyland’s Homeopathic
Pet Exposure may Reduce Allergy and Obesity – ScienceDaily
The latest findings from Kozyrskyj and her team’s work on fecal samples collected from infants registered in the Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development study build on two decades of research that show children who grow up with dogs have lower rates of asthma.
When the kids were little we didn’t have furry friends in the house. We thought this would be bad for the allergies. Turns out we may have been wrong.
Your Mother and I apologize for your childhood canine deprivation syndrome.
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