There’s Something About Squirrels…People Either Love Them or Hate Them

Collage of squirrel memorabilia

  I have a thing about old family cookbooks. They are a kind of time capsule about the women in my family. Stuffed with newspaper clippings of recipes, grocery lists, and even an occasional letter stashed for safekeeping, they are a treasury of hints about grandmothers and aunts. It wasn’t until I was going through … Read more

Are You Ready to Eat Bugs for the Good of the Planet?

Sustainable protein counter in grocery store

  Amidst growing concerns about future global food security, many people are thinking about sustainable ways to provide adequate protein for the world’s growing population. In their book, Sustainable Protein Sources, a team from the U.S. and Canada warns that the world’s population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, bringing with it a … Read more

Here Is An Idea For A Simple Catio From A Screened Porch

Cats in Catio

Our cats were constantly asking to go outside. We never gave in to their plaintive cries because a) we loved the abundant birdlife in our neighborhood and b) we lived on a busy street. Fortunately, we have a very creative cousin who loves to surprise us with projects around the house. One day, we came … Read more