From the monthly archives:

August 2010

30 Miles on the Wood River Trail

August 30, 2010 Traveling

Last Saturday my husband and I rode bikes for 30 miles in about 2 and 1/2 hours on the Wood River Trail in the Sun Valley area of Idaho.  It was an invigorating way to spend our 28th wedding anniversary, as well as keep up training for  the upcoming mini triathlon. It is apparently a [...]

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An Open Essay to College Professors

August 26, 2010 Teaching My Children

Truly, some college professors are there to teach and they are doing a good job.  I have studied under many such professors.  My older children have had the benefit of several well-qualified and dedicated faculty.  However, we all labor under the weight of a college system encumbered by foolish, ancient philosophies.  Some professors revel in [...]

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Zucchini Chips for Snacking and Soups in the Excalibur Dehydrator

August 20, 2010 Cooking and Food

I was dubious.  I imagined zucchini chips as bland and tough.  However, I was ready to make a lot of use of my new dehydrator.  I asked a friend who is more experienced with drying food.  She said they are surprisingly good.  Next, I researched details in my new resources, such as  Preserve It Naturally [...]

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