Some time around 1820, French-American artist and naturalist, John James Audubon (1785-1851) started work on a personal project to paint every bird species located in North America, using unique methods and materials as well as extensive field observations. It was a tremendously challenging and costly endeavor, and many doubted Audubon's ability … [Read More...] about Birds of America
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A Collector’s Passion
The hobby of collecting is defined as the “seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining whatever items are of interest to the individual collector", and the range of collections is well,..... unlimited because there are no rules in collecting and collectors' passions are as diverse and unique as each … [Read More...] about A Collector’s Passion
Dynamic Dance
"Dance to be danced, not analyzed" -- Merce Cunningham (1919 – 2009) American dancer & choreographer The widespread popularity of contemporary dance among audiences and dancers is likely due to the creative freedom of movement and expression it allows as it incorporates different styles and techniques of dance. Drawing on classical ballet … [Read More...] about Dynamic Dance
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The Black Cat
Bringer of good luck and bad along with a bit of fun
Vampire Bats
Sharing, Caring, and Scary Smart
Moon Gazing
A moon lover’s guide to the best full moon viewing on Earth
If Stars Could Speak
…….wonder what they would say
Handcrafted Coffee at Home
How to brew and enjoy better tasting coffee using this quick and easy french press basic technique
Family Mystery
What happened to Peter after he arrived in America? There were no answers, but plenty of speculation.
Full Moon Rising
Celebrate and give thanks to the Harvest Moon
Mooncake
The traditional hallmark of Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations
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Pumpkin Bread
Since spotting the pumpkin bread recipe in a 1973 issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine, many loaves have been baked, eaten, and gifted by family and friends, and the recipe has been shared countless times … [Read More...] about Pumpkin Bread
Cookie Crunch
Traditions of cookie decorating can be traced back to the Middle Ages, and got a start in North America during the 17th century with the introduction of cookie cutters, molds and holiday decorating by … [Read More...] about Cookie Crunch
Creature Comforts
We all need a safe, comfortable place to call home, and wildlife is no exception. Animals and birds need cover to protect against inclement weather and predators, and that can be difficult to find in … [Read More...] about Creature Comforts
Home Brew
It was a wise man who invented beer---Plato Beer has been brewing on this planet for many thousands of years, believed to have started at the time cereal grains were first farmed (≅ 9500 BC), and is … [Read More...] about Home Brew
The Last Bookstore
Josh Spencer, owner/operator of “The Last Bookstore” in downtown Los Angeles, has achieved a lot in his life. His story, however, is about more than books and the business of book selling. It’s also … [Read More...] about The Last Bookstore
