Archive for the 'environment' Category

22 Feb

A New Name for an Old Problem

I heard a new term mentioned on the radio yesterday.
We listen to NPR quite often, and there was a discussion going on about the climate changes and global warming.
They were mentioning how the term “climate change” sounds so comfortable and nice - something almost positive and pleasant.
Such as - a change of climate often does [...]

30 Jan

Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamp

Have you ever heard about or seen one of these beautiful Himalayan Salt Crystal lamps?
We purchased one about two weeks ago and would recommend one to anybody.
Not only is the soft orange/peach glow so relaxing, there are actually health benefits to using one.
These lamps are made from pollutant free salt crystals that were formed at [...]

08 Dec

The Beauty of Pollen

There are no two identical types of pollen on this planet - unless of course it comes from the same species of plant.
It has to be this way - grass pollen must polinate only grass, not flowers or trees.
The varieties of colors, shapes, and textures are vast - each adapted to it’s plant’s particular pollinators.
We [...]

24 Sep

Keep Aware

I am not one to preach and hound about many things, but after an experience I had today, I thought I had better pass along a reminder.
Times are tight everywhere which makes desparate people even more desparate.
They do stupid and dangerous things which may involve you.
Don’t be a victim, use your common sense, and don’t [...]

17 Sep

Orange Roughy Fish

Have you ever eaten Orange Roughy fish?
Have you ever heard of it?
The first time I heard about it was about 27 years ago when it could be found regularly in the fish department of the supermarket.
It was relatively inexpensive, and once we tried it, we fell in love with it.
A white delicate fish with a [...]

06 Aug

National Parks Series on PBS

Starting on September 27th, PBS will be showcasing over six nights, a special on our nation’s National Parks.
It is a Ken Burns production that has been six years in the making.
It will feature National Parks in 49 of our 50 states, as Delaware is the only state that does not have one.
I can only imagine [...]

16 Jul

Earth Observatory

Can you tell what this image is of?
If you guessed a volcano erupting some steam and covered with snow-white clouds, then you are correct.
This image was captured by one of the NASA Earth Observatory satellites on June 28, 2009.
It is Manam Volcano, located just off the Papau New Guina mainland.
This 6 mile wide island actually [...]

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