Honoring fathers and grandfathers
Sunday is Father’s Day, a time to celebrate these special family members!
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Remember to Pause for the Pledge on Flag Day
The American Flag Foundation invites us to “Pause for the Pledge” at 7 p.m. on June 14, Flag Day, in honor of the adoption of the flag of the United States.
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It’s National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month! Visit the USDA website for resources and recipes for families and schools, and celebrate with a food poem from Yum! ¡Mmm! ¡Qué Rico! America’s Sproutings. Pat says: I so enjoyed writing the haiku … Continue reading →
A Woman for President
Years ago, when my youngest, now an Austin cat veterinarian, was in kindergarten or first grade, she brought home her Weekly Reader, Eekly Reader to her. It was a presidential election year, and she looked at the pictures of the … Continue reading →
Water, Water, Everywhere
June is National Rivers Month, when all paddlers, fishermen, outdoor enthusiasts and others are encouraged to organize or volunteer with National River Cleanup. June 8 is World Oceans Day, a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better … Continue reading →