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Musician Guess Who – Week #5

Most music these days is made available via various streaming services. Sometimes we lose sight (no pun intended) of what the artist, composer or musician looks like. This is why I am posting 10-12 photos each week of iconic musicians as well as lesser known artists. Let’s see if you can guess who they are.

Keep scrolling down for the answers….

Memorial Day 2020

While many of us these days feel like we are reliving the Bill Murray role in Groundhog Day, we are actually hurtling rather rapidly through time and, unbelievably, have reached Memorial Day, May 25, the official kickoff to summer.  Originally called Decoration Day, from the tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, the holiday was first observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the deaths of Civil War soldiers. After World War I, the holiday was expanded to honor all who sacrificed their lives while in service.

Riddle Me This Week 7

Greetings and Salutations,

 “From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere.”

Dr.Seuss One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

Here are this week’s riddles!

 

Not too difficult

What has ears but can’t hear?

Moderately difficult

How many seconds are in a year?

Claudette's Kitchen- Skillet Almond Shortbread

Winning ways to whip up wellness!

I know we are all beginning to get a little nutty from being quarantined for so long, so why not add one more recipe to your baked goods agenda. Don’t be shy, most of us are on our fifth home made baked good attempt.

Musician Guess Who – Week #4

Most music these days is made available via various streaming services. Sometimes we lose sight (no pun intended) of what the artist, composer or musician looks like. This is why I am posting 10-12 photos each week of iconic musicians as well as lesser known artists. Let’s see if you can guess who they are.

Keep scrolling down for the answers….

May Literary Birthdays

Need a reason to celebrate? Who doesn’t these days?  Let’s commemorate and celebrate (some of the) authors whose birthdays occur in May and whose works provide endless consolation and inspiration in the best and worst of times.  So, lift a glass (and a book) to the following literary lights:

 

Review – "Middlegame" by Seanan McGuire

This week I’m reviewing “Middlegame” by Seanan McGuire, published by Tor in May, 2019. Here’s how Tor bills it:

“New York Times bestselling and Alex, Nebula, and Hugo-Award-winning author Seanan McGuire introduces readers to a world of amoral alchemy, shadowy organizations, and impossible cities in the standalone fantasy, Middlegame.”

Coping

May is Mental Health Awareness Month; it is almost a certainty that many of us are seeking support for ourselves or our loved ones during these times.

Get Ready, Get Set, Garden!

We might have had a few chilly days over the past couple of weeks, but it’s quickly becoming clear that spring is here! If you’re itching to get outside, starting a garden is a fun, safe way to spend time outside with kids. It can be as simple as planting a seed in a pot, or as complex as starting your own victory garden. There’s a fit for every family! Here’s a collection of amazing resources for you, no matter the scale of your project.