tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40885516649240916022024-02-21T10:31:23.330-08:00Bookworm MommaFleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-14203760861451753872018-08-29T12:18:00.001-07:002018-08-29T12:22:14.675-07:00The Missions: California Heritage Mission San Gabriel Arcangel Book Review<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WvPBkHH81ICJdx4Bz9CZqsOZZCaIHoT0V014NfnEYbyPrqYL_loZfv4licLrS3Dtn3okHto9xt9_xe3L_jH74ji2E1bVDvXM19lciIW08vYyuT-KuyXp-XenYjAZhMMzw0g_xGOtvho/s1600/MissionSanGabriel_Boule.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WvPBkHH81ICJdx4Bz9CZqsOZZCaIHoT0V014NfnEYbyPrqYL_loZfv4licLrS3Dtn3okHto9xt9_xe3L_jH74ji2E1bVDvXM19lciIW08vYyuT-KuyXp-XenYjAZhMMzw0g_xGOtvho/s320/MissionSanGabriel_Boule.jpg" width="205" height="320" data-original-width="319" data-original-height="499" /></a>
In this book by Mary Null Buoule`, book four in a series of twenty-one, the author provides you with a short 25 page brief history of the missions. The book includes a glossary of terms, several sketches, an outline of the book, and how to get more information on the San Gabriel Mission by sending the Mission a self-addressed envelope with stamp envelope. I rarely see this done in books. I enjoyed this short presentation of facts about the mission. I also like the layout of it. She is very clear on its purpose starting with "Dear Reader" section. It is clear that she wrote this book not only to gather information but how to write it down. The outline was specifically designed to help young readers write their report. I can remember my personal struggles with starting a report back in the day. So providing an outline helps with the process. I definitely recommend this book for 4th grade and above. Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-18370027409088740812018-08-29T10:19:00.000-07:002018-08-29T10:19:10.640-07:00Native Ways : California Indian Stories And Memories Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieqNlm5vwQcxiaVzR8xgydQnOfczkcDZFJ0G27Oh5WkJPLAQvltlZanyHFiWELBpTNoR9zrsho8ioDZ4CVbgvflWUGsXjMKr5r9uk3aypiWeltSX5hpAXs2JqVpx_M8ejP6xWh09sp7J4/s1600/NativeWaysbook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieqNlm5vwQcxiaVzR8xgydQnOfczkcDZFJ0G27Oh5WkJPLAQvltlZanyHFiWELBpTNoR9zrsho8ioDZ4CVbgvflWUGsXjMKr5r9uk3aypiWeltSX5hpAXs2JqVpx_M8ejP6xWh09sp7J4/s400/NativeWaysbook.jpg" width="300" height="400" data-original-width="1200" data-original-height="1600" /></a></div>
Native Ways was edited by Malcolm Margolin and Yolanda Montijo and published by Heyday Books in Berkeley,California. Copyrighted 1995. With only 116 pages, this book would be great for ages 9 and up. Plenty of pictures, sketches, and a map of the tribes in California. I like that it incorporates all of California tribes giving information on a few here and there. I have studied Chumash,Cahuilla,Serrano,Gabriello/Tongva,and Cupeno. But I know very little on the Northern and Central California tribes. There's some really cool stories in this book as well. It is easy very easy to read. It's focused on all aspects of life for Native Americans from foods they have in common and how chiefs are chosen,how they hunted,how different tribes built their boats for the ocean or rivers, trading, status of wealth,their beliefs, skills and art. As well as some history on the missions and a brief present day history. This is another book I plan to add to my personal library of historical books of California. Yes, I specialize in California history,but generally love to see how all history ties together. Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-44234429844963639602016-03-26T07:41:00.000-07:002018-08-29T10:22:44.895-07:00Review of The Forgotten Schoolhouse by Suzanne Jurman<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXjD7Ny0Gikp9QZ5vR_QBpp_GC6aNnpI0uiLSxlrPcpRua6rIKncFIOOHYsF4mY3KKwLF4upHYW_TJEXZW3bg-j3J5uDx562BSs5XvGOdZh8kIVE3H8RwNdRFTi136bHVzsrx9wzfb-Z4/s1600/ForbiddenSchoolHouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXjD7Ny0Gikp9QZ5vR_QBpp_GC6aNnpI0uiLSxlrPcpRua6rIKncFIOOHYsF4mY3KKwLF4upHYW_TJEXZW3bg-j3J5uDx562BSs5XvGOdZh8kIVE3H8RwNdRFTi136bHVzsrx9wzfb-Z4/s320/ForbiddenSchoolHouse.jpg" /></a>
I was mystified by the suspenseful title, <b>The Forgotten Schoolhouse<i></i></b>:, while waiting to check out books at the library. As I read this dramatic, engaging story, I was captivated by the action and the character of Prudence Crandall. In the 1830s, in the town of Canterbury, Connecticut, when women could not vote and had few rights. Here was a woman that stood up for others and made Supporters with others of similar beliefs for justice and a strong family to back her up even at the cost of possible death or injury to their livelihood and occupations. This story is not just about the right and wrong about the injustice of African American girls,but the happenings of the time,the mindsets of people,the strategy to keep going against all odds: strength and courage of women,men,and African American girls wanting education. I liked the short chapters, the pictures of the people and buildings of the time, what happened to the girls, Prudence, her family, and what changed because of Prudence. This story tells many things and I especially liked to know what the 1800s were like for women. This book is a great book to be used in school to teach our kids about history.
<b>I give it 5 Stars. Well Written. </b> NonfictionFleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-53074237760298617302016-01-14T10:22:00.001-08:002016-01-14T10:22:35.087-08:00Review of "A Christmas Promise" by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk6w2UT45dwJXpmVs4UsbLIFDWYSqT_1lf6lub8RYZ3UkXs9h3uf0pfE8sCpF3UrnjUDBn8VxO30hFvSJTv4WnzJiNn7mcz1bStitTlaxj5y4X1YwIoOYbbQQg1G9UlpnmymBkh_ReYgQ/s1600/A+Christmas+Promise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk6w2UT45dwJXpmVs4UsbLIFDWYSqT_1lf6lub8RYZ3UkXs9h3uf0pfE8sCpF3UrnjUDBn8VxO30hFvSJTv4WnzJiNn7mcz1bStitTlaxj5y4X1YwIoOYbbQQg1G9UlpnmymBkh_ReYgQ/s320/A+Christmas+Promise.jpg" /></a></div>
I finished this book in December during Christmas break. I really liked the characters in the story. They were authentic and brought to life with their dialogue and simple descriptions. I liked the way the authors weaved in and out of the story with three main sets of characters in the small town of Cape Light. The only part I did not like was when I was reading and the wrong character suddenly appeared out of nowhere. I reread the paragraphs and it was an obvious mistake. One of the mistakes was between Jessica and Sam and suddenly Leigh was brought in. Then nothing. It was on page 162 I believe. Not sure. It was definitely in the 100s though. Good story. enjoyed the drama. Looking forward to reading more books in the Cape Light series. Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-67851247839147470342015-11-24T16:48:00.001-08:002015-11-24T16:48:30.697-08:00My New ebook: Medical Resorts of Southern California<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL_IGdPc06mATWdHmoWK2GQh1OGncu9-nYPTf4hyCWWe9tvPMFiv6Lm9fuYNCbbNj__o21Xyin7oa74yp_41yjyOe6lYK5le-uro430qbzNUb3x9af2Q8MJBl-jQNVRYwLyr6QieRJULY/s1600/Medical+Resorts+of+Southern+California%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL_IGdPc06mATWdHmoWK2GQh1OGncu9-nYPTf4hyCWWe9tvPMFiv6Lm9fuYNCbbNj__o21Xyin7oa74yp_41yjyOe6lYK5le-uro430qbzNUb3x9af2Q8MJBl-jQNVRYwLyr6QieRJULY/s320/Medical+Resorts+of+Southern+California%25282%2529.jpg" /></a>
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B018BPC0OO
Nonfiction historical account of Medical Resorts and Hot Springs in Southern California.
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Lake Elsinore's Crescent Bathhouse (Upright Picture)
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Desert Hot Springs turned into a community.
Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-90526650815207825802015-09-03T19:36:00.001-07:002015-09-03T19:36:18.790-07:00Wild by Cheryl Strayed, a Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinyzISapVwL5QUqiEw1bG5d-ywP4WbPcdRpv3AAV8H37tZGYTH7WnxTdhqYPEzqnB3Ekf62fzDbOqpFLqSEpUBfM2lUvpTvtAjOH1AUCs9rhiOSBWZiwd4vvxkVmIPZNb_ZrCh6VKKiKU/s1600/WIld_bookcover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinyzISapVwL5QUqiEw1bG5d-ywP4WbPcdRpv3AAV8H37tZGYTH7WnxTdhqYPEzqnB3Ekf62fzDbOqpFLqSEpUBfM2lUvpTvtAjOH1AUCs9rhiOSBWZiwd4vvxkVmIPZNb_ZrCh6VKKiKU/s320/WIld_bookcover.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoue2huidOImK2ggtp8ulTAiAGYGtLpAugxdsDzTQke7JZljFBK9wG1WBjNmFXuDdw3nQFjIm9v6dqufuxz2x-mJKHxaOT-3H3GyiE5eqNKAM9nD0OFjfxlzAMOhToo5q4VKRKTZUtrM/s1600/Cheryl_and_Josh_2-680_ThreeYoungBucks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoue2huidOImK2ggtp8ulTAiAGYGtLpAugxdsDzTQke7JZljFBK9wG1WBjNmFXuDdw3nQFjIm9v6dqufuxz2x-mJKHxaOT-3H3GyiE5eqNKAM9nD0OFjfxlzAMOhToo5q4VKRKTZUtrM/s320/Cheryl_and_Josh_2-680_ThreeYoungBucks.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1d3wBBSRkomkIOVh-xWghGpTzigj8Zs9kkUXrcXMq6HEzI7oRagBZJCrpT26OijlEThhMrw-PAqsqoowUzb8V7i3pOO3zuYPuSBJgh-HbFzMMh8eO1kYMN_lceWniUFfJPG97R7_V6dQ/s1600/CherylStrayedpicture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1d3wBBSRkomkIOVh-xWghGpTzigj8Zs9kkUXrcXMq6HEzI7oRagBZJCrpT26OijlEThhMrw-PAqsqoowUzb8V7i3pOO3zuYPuSBJgh-HbFzMMh8eO1kYMN_lceWniUFfJPG97R7_V6dQ/s320/CherylStrayedpicture.jpg" /></a></div>
All I can say about this book is : DRAMA, DRAMA,& MORE DRAMA. Suspense. Surprises. Resupply boxes. Peaks, boots, pain, and persistence. Reading her story was hard to put down. She exposes things in her life both shocking to admit for most people as well as very personal. I was not use to such honesty in a book.
I enjoyed her descriptions of every place she stopped and how she brought out the emotional part of long distance hiking. Having never hiked long distances before, I became more intrigued after reading, <i>A Walk in the Woods<b></b></i>, by Bill Bryson on the Appalachian Trail. Hiking with Cheryl through the Pacific Crest Trail(PCT), I learned quite a few things more about hiking. The experience between men hiking and women hiking is different. Hitch hiking is harder for men then women. Cheryl ran into more people offering anything from cheap lodging to free food. The PCT was basically tent camping, no shelters like the Appalachian Trail (AT). She was hiking alone. A scary thought to me, but admirable. It takes a lot of courage to do what she did. I was dreading to finish this book just as Cheryl was not looking forward to leaving the trail at the Bridge of the Gods.
The only thing I would have liked was a better ending with more about what she did once she got back to Portland. She gives a short review of the events, but I would have liked to see how she acclimated back to life. The ending is a little disappointing. Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-29141078299639108432015-09-02T19:24:00.003-07:002015-09-02T19:29:56.334-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLoRSB7e-PZskROwlLtKiN5KXqSb8OCAaYOiMCa1B2g5ZahTNyEcil-TgUUzTbB4cUUepDZDla2RQtbbT7NxPEIgzljUTr8GARSwTSdj6cockmKqPtxVT_TBnVX8uqV3U4VUSul_ife8/s1600/A_trail_map.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLoRSB7e-PZskROwlLtKiN5KXqSb8OCAaYOiMCa1B2g5ZahTNyEcil-TgUUzTbB4cUUepDZDla2RQtbbT7NxPEIgzljUTr8GARSwTSdj6cockmKqPtxVT_TBnVX8uqV3U4VUSul_ife8/s320/A_trail_map.jpg" /></a> This is the Appalachian trail. Just an FYI.
If you want to see a cool Youtube video on Appalachian Trail follow Red Beard.
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Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-10273557276189571442015-09-02T17:37:00.001-07:002015-09-02T18:58:52.462-07:00 <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMuaj_yGRoTFbFWjNBOJpyOgODxDQUpmLbGo3hzpanWtEWBiRZpD6T0iDwokvSn6zTAUxAB9bv51786rHNhB6A0meDz1vfI8xBNwtj18Jy9WnuX6pPJtv8nnT-Ae5qKulDB738k_eBUAs/s1600/A_Walk_in_the_Woods.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMuaj_yGRoTFbFWjNBOJpyOgODxDQUpmLbGo3hzpanWtEWBiRZpD6T0iDwokvSn6zTAUxAB9bv51786rHNhB6A0meDz1vfI8xBNwtj18Jy9WnuX6pPJtv8nnT-Ae5qKulDB738k_eBUAs/s320/A_Walk_in_the_Woods.jpg" /></a>
This was my first book on the Appalachian trail and first introduction to the AT. I had never heard of backpacking in the USA just Europe. Born and raised in California, I am so shocked how much of the trail system through our country are out there. I started hiking with my family locally just two years ago and love it. So when I heard about this book through my preschool family. I was so excited to read it.
It was both entertaining and had so much information on many different tidbits of information I was not aware of. I could picture the Appalachian trail in my head as if I was backpacking with Bill, the author. I could feel his pain, frustrations, and relief at times. I went in thinking this was his account of the adventure, but it was so much more. I really enjoyed reading about his incites about the Forest service, different parts of the trail, where he was from,and how people actually hike: thru hikers who do the whole trail and section hikers that only hike and camp sections at a time.
If you are into nature,love to hike, love to read about being in the woods, and want to know more about pushing one's limit,then you will get his take on the AT trail. If you are looking for guidance on how to, what you need to hike, how to prepare to hike long distances, then this is not a good book for that. It is not a "How to" book. He doesn't go into detail about how he prepared for the trip. He talks about his life, how he made the decision to go, his experience on the trail and how it affected him. What he got out of it. How it changed him. I find perspectives very interesting to read about. So if you are like me,then this is the book for you. There are many backpacking videos on Youtube.com and books you can borrow from the library if you want to explore backpacking long distances.
Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-72316371512675483012015-07-16T14:16:00.000-07:002015-07-16T14:16:08.872-07:00 Tuberculosis: A Historical Lung disease or not? <b>Tuberculosis</b> is considered a historical disease that was once an epidemic in Europe and United States during the 18th and 19th centuries. It has been detected as early as 7000 BC according to ehow.com. It was thought to be a heredity disease,but German microbiologist Robert Koch discovered the microbial causes of tuberculosis in 1882. I have never liked taking pills produced in a lab, but this disease was a contagious disease once known as the "white plague". Doctors early on had little to work with and without any vaccines or effective drub treatment until the 1940s,many people died of this disease affecting the lungs and sometimes other organs.TB would have continued to spread and wipe out populations worldwide if it had not been for modern medicine.
In the article, <i>What is Tuberculosis? What causes Tuberculosis?<b></b></i>.Last updated June 17, 2015 [Retrieved from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/8856.php#signs_and_symptoms_of_tuberculosis] that "TB is an infectious disease that usually affects the lungs. It is the second greatest killer due to a single infectious agent worldwide, and in 2012, 1.3 million people died from the disease, with 8.6 million falling ill."<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7OCZzzFn5p2kgz_TZrvbCYee4ScFGih0KhSa7LquYqnfE3C5Si2dCj6G2S8tUTfpzISDxTrHB2-Fru1-U81FZFSD3W9AWj00u7KuvZjzsPsqkxtLcOeGlatFZcFxV-QHoneM7mRtaflo/s1600/lungs2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7OCZzzFn5p2kgz_TZrvbCYee4ScFGih0KhSa7LquYqnfE3C5Si2dCj6G2S8tUTfpzISDxTrHB2-Fru1-U81FZFSD3W9AWj00u7KuvZjzsPsqkxtLcOeGlatFZcFxV-QHoneM7mRtaflo/s320/lungs2.jpg" /></a></div>
In 2012, worldwide 1.3 million people died and another 8.6 million falling ill to it. It is the "Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium causes TB. It is spread through the air from person to person, when people with TB affecting the lungs cough,sneeze,spit,laugh or talk." A person with active TB who has had treatment received appropriately for at least two weeks are no longer contagious. The disease now affect mostly developing nations and is present today in 22 countries.
But what does this lung disease do to the body? Symptoms of tuberculosis are coughing with or without blood or mucus,fever,night sweats,loss of appetite, chills,fatigue,and loss of weight. TB affects the bones leading to spinal pain and destruction of joints. It can cause meningitis affecting the brain. TB spreads through the bloodstream. In the liver and kidneys it can hinder the waste filtration functions and cause blood in the urine. The heart's ability to pump blood can be fatal this is known as cardiac tamponade. Basically, the bacteria breaks down the body.
This is a long term disease.
Here are some sites that offer natural remedies,but my purpose here is to present what TB is. We tend to forget about our medical history assuming most diseases have always been curable. Early history reminds us that we can still be susceptible to disease of any kinds,especially when traveling to developing countries or if we aren't eating right,exercising,and our immune system is comprised or weak.
Natural sites : http://www.all4naturalhealth.com/treatment-for-tuberculosis.html
http://www.cdc.gov/tb/topic/treatment/default.htm
Treatment on the CDC( Center for Disease control has medication recommended for 6-9 months. According to the CDC, of the "approved drugs, the first-line anti-TB agents that form the core of treatment regimens" include: isoniazid (INH), rifampin (RIF), ethambutol (EMB),and pyrazinamide (PZA).
Sources for this article are : http://www.cdc.gov/tb/topic/treatment/default.htm
http://www.ehow.com/about_6642929_lifespan-tuberculosis-droplets.html
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/8856.php#what_is_tuberculosis
Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-65599597822305067972015-07-12T18:39:00.002-07:002015-07-12T18:39:41.403-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwGL6Z2owtHub-aXeRBWUd-K3WNOuy4_CEWBzTWAvCTwndrZ1LlHLaUWDpWKY55N8REWVqkPnj7a1swr8ii5fnjA4KJEj8hoMSPwF_PYo6q3GZxcTBBNWegoCNWAo9WWBv-VKSHCfQPYU/s1600/ImagesofAmerica_Banningbook.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwGL6Z2owtHub-aXeRBWUd-K3WNOuy4_CEWBzTWAvCTwndrZ1LlHLaUWDpWKY55N8REWVqkPnj7a1swr8ii5fnjA4KJEj8hoMSPwF_PYo6q3GZxcTBBNWegoCNWAo9WWBv-VKSHCfQPYU/s400/ImagesofAmerica_Banningbook.jpg" /></a>
In the <b>Images of America <i></i></b>: <i><b>Banning </b><b></b></i>book, I have learned a few things about its people, how it became a city, and see what still exists today. So if you love local history this series is the series for you. Did you know that there was a stagecoach stop at what is today Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum? Did you know there were two different Gilman families one that was in north Banning and did the stage coach stop and the other Gilman's Relief Hot Springs,which today is a Scientology complex?
This series of books, <b>Images of America<i></i></b>, are mostly pictures of the past from small towns across the USA. Local authors have the ability to use pictures to create time capsules for future generations to learn about their city's past. These books contain short chapters starting with the first inhabitants of that city/area. No one writer is responsible for all the books in this series. Credit is given to those who provide pictures to the author. I find these books help me to research further information of the times.
Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-20161304544549030912015-07-12T14:46:00.000-07:002015-07-12T14:46:40.191-07:00Review of "TimberRidge Trilogy" by Tamera Alexander
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I read all three Timber Ridge books within a month's time. Each book within 7 days roughly. I enjoyed the adventures,the drama,the relationships between each character and how unpredictable Tamera Alexander's action is. The intertwining of the two main characters of each book with the whole cast of the book and getting the happily ever after ending together took work. I enjoyed learning of the 1860-70s time. I currently am studying local history in the 1800s-1950s in the Cherry Valley, Beaumont,Banning,and the famous Highland Springs Resort. I enjoyed learning about the characters and their inner struggles through their eyes as the author tells the story about them. The seamless changing of the scenery ere so smoothly transitioned I did not have to reread any sentences unless interrupted by my little ones. Tamera Alexander is truly a gifted writer in her craft as a storyteller and historian.
I tend to get bored when an author spends 2-4 pages describing the scenery. A story should flow like real life. I was completely emerged into the life of a pioneer in a new territory in a young town as well as in the individual women that each book focuses on. There were so many things going on but everything fit nicely together. I loved all three novels and I suggest rereading these books to better get everyone's connection. Yet, it is intertwined into each story so you can read each book individually and not get lost. In this Timber Ridge series, it starts with <b>From a Distance<i></i></b>, <b>Beyond this Moment<i></i></b>, and <b>Within My Heart<i></i></b>.
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This second book is where I started and I fell in love with the story of the town of Timber Ridge. But it wasn't just the small town life that I loved. It was the character of this book that sent me wanting to read the rest of the trilogy. Dr. Molly Whitcomb, a college professor and the new school teacher at Timber Ridge. In this book, we see the interworking of a town, how justice is held, how people felt about others different than themselves "immigrants" as well as who gets education and who is excluded. The hard realities of life out West and what drove people out West in such distant places like Colorado before it was admitted into the union. It remembers me of the TV show <i>Little House on the Prairie.</i> aired from 1974-1983. There are not many shows on TV about the early days from 1800s-1900 anymore.
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Rachel Boyd has been through all three books, but this one focuses on her story. Widow and mother of two, young boys of 8 and 10 years old trying to save her ranch. Each book start off with action and it keeps a good pace.
Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-8713271803121021602015-05-21T15:15:00.003-07:002015-05-21T15:15:33.497-07:00Parenting Without Power Struggles, a book review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMKScawCpsVik2bAulzTznkp0AjzBAWMKah3lCvUPYMMdg_VjNTqL6USIS6xvblSiB_JXWq8l4g8HI71jeB_s1VcShzhzXVl74rZuSGUYzmjpz7h6aTWnkBUT7XE5UBqaPqjXt7D3KFQ/s1600/Parentingwopower_book.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMKScawCpsVik2bAulzTznkp0AjzBAWMKah3lCvUPYMMdg_VjNTqL6USIS6xvblSiB_JXWq8l4g8HI71jeB_s1VcShzhzXVl74rZuSGUYzmjpz7h6aTWnkBUT7XE5UBqaPqjXt7D3KFQ/s320/Parentingwopower_book.jpg" /></a></div>
My greatest accomplishment in life was becoming a mother. The ups and downs of parenting together with the love of my life and my best friend is indescribably awesome yet quite challenging. The balance of being a good parent and communicating with your little ones can be rough at times. Yet, it is through my mistakes that I have learned my greatest lessons from my kids. But with every year new challenges arise and I have learned to use every resource I have in my parenting bag of tricks that include:tips from other moms and dads, teachers, my husband, my parents, from the internet, and books. Books especially have different approaches and they don't fit every kid or parent. So read to find a book that fits your family I say. Sometime, it doesn't hurt to learn through strangers either and that is one of the things I like about this book. The different cases in this book have been very similar to what I has been going on in my household.
Having a boy first,my husband and I dealt with the challenges of eating healthy foods for my picky eater and then potty training. Most challenges were of a physical nature. With my girl, I have experienced more of a psychological challenge in defying my authority to reach her own independence. My 3 year old had an attitude of a teenager and the mouthiness to go with it. I could not believe the things she would say. " Stupid Mom", " Go to your room" to me when she was mad at me, "You are not being a good mommy," "I can do it myself" and then came the dangerous choices to run away from me at schools, parks, and this had to end. Sending her to her room did not help. Taking away toys did nothing. Timing her out in a corner. I tried these punishments for months with little success. Then, I was told about this book.
I was pleasantly surprised in the approach,the mind maps, exercises in the book, and the easy to read setup of the book.
Overall,this book has been life changing for me. I stop trying to teach her when she's upset which use to lead to yelling matches and slamming doors. Now, we go through a cooling down phase apart. She goes to one are and I go to another. I simply tell her I love her,but mommy needs quit time alone.
I started with our relationship choosing one of the <i>six stages of attachment</i> : Proximity(hugging/closeness), <b>Sameness</b>(things in Common),Belonging/Loyalty( when you are on child's side, you got his back,coming alongside your child, Significance( looking into your child's eyes, sending a letter, sharing her importance),and Being Known ( when child speaks you listen, refraining from lecturing and offering advise).
I found out that I had less in common with my daughter than my son. So I worked on changing what we did together from chores to playing Candy land, we became closer. Although, we still have much work to do. She has had less running away incidents, better communication, she takes initiative to do chores like emptying the washer and helping me with laundry .
This is one book I plan to add to my personal library in a hardcover. Very helpful book. I highly recommend it to those open to change in their relationships with their kids. Changing behaviors of kids starts with work on relationships between family first.
http://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Without-Power-Struggles-Resilient/dp/1451667663Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-44334771590344017842015-05-20T17:37:00.003-07:002015-05-20T17:37:35.926-07:00Review of " The Lost Husband" by Katherine Center
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I found this book on Goodreads.com. It has been a couple months since I used this site. But, the idea of a lost husband and the description peaked my curiosity. I admit I love farms and have visited a couple of small So Californian farms in the cities of Ontario, Oak Glen, and Cherry Valley, so I was interested in reading about a goat farm. The widow written in first person was a pleasant surprise. I loved seeing the world through Libby's eyes. I love writing in the first person when I write my stories which have only been self-published on Amazon Kindle. I haven't written in years until now. Focusing on my little ones who are now 4 and 6 years old.
Reading this story spurred the writing juices inside of me to start again. So reading Katherine's 290 page book in three days was a record for me. I can't even remember reading that many pages in a long time. I have read 400 page historical novels in a weeks time staying up into the wee hours of the night.
This heartwarming novel about a family that lost their father and husband is full of subtle twists. I love reading about people and how they react to life's challenges, and how they perceive other people's actions. I was totally immersed in LIbby's life on the goat farm in Atwater, Texas with her Aunt and O'Connor, the handy man, farm hand. I hate when I have to keep rereading a paragraph because I couldn't understand what the writer was saying. I love plain English. Simple language. I can appreciate Shakespeare, but I am not that type of writer or reader.
So if you want, short, drama, and some action. Check out Amazon.com for Katherine's book. I plan to read her other books now and plan on buying The Lost Husband. I give this book 5 * * * * * stars. I even Facebooked the author to let her know I have reviewed it on Goodreads and shared it on Facebook. So enjoy. You could also try it out at your local library like I do. I only buy those I really, really love.
http://www.katherinecenter.com/books/the-lost-husband/
http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Husband-Novel-Katherine-Center/dp/0345507940/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1432168472&sr=1-1&keywords=the+lost+husband
Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-2025496979721949992014-10-14T07:21:00.002-07:002014-10-14T07:21:15.969-07:00Review of Nora Roberts trilogy " Dark Witch" and " Shadow Spell" Part 1The trilogy of the Cousins O'Dwyer takes place in Ireland both in the present and centuries ago. As two worlds collide between the descendents of the Dark Witch of Mayo County and the evil,power hungry sorcecer, Cabhan. A new generation of Dark Witch descendents emerge: two from Ireland in a small village not far from Mayo and one cousin from America in search of a fresh start. Branna and Connor O'Dwyer welcome their American born cousin, Iona with open arms. Not long after Iona's arrival does the power of three, Cabhan has started to watch then and those close to them. Fin, Boyle, and Meara are soon entangled in the adventures of the O'Dwyers and Iona. Powers and secrets unravel as we find not only the descendents of the Dark Witch who used her power to heal,but the descendent of Cabhan.
Nora Roberts fully immerses you into this world and I cannot put the book down at times. From the descriptions of the land, the Castle where the tourists and Iona stayed in book 1. We meet cousin Connor,who gives tourist guides with falcons through the woods. The stables where his friends Fin and Boyle are partners in running the horseback guides through the woods with Meara as their lead and some others, who work at the stables,but have no real parts. They offer both horseback lessons and guided tours on horseback which sometimes they combine with falcon walk. I was fascinated at the level of detail of the falconary business. It was my first in depth book of horses and falcons.I really learned the terminology of both activities.
The only thing I do not see as strong as in other fictional books, I have read are the accents. I do not sense the strong Irish accents as I have. In the series, <i>Bells of Lowells</i>, by Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller. I could read the strong accents, but it was told in a different time period, so I am wondering if that is why. All in all, I am definitely adding this trilogy to my library at home. I plan to read it again and again.
Starting with Dark Witch, Shadow Spell,and Blood Magick, this trilogy delivers drama, sci fi, and romance. The third book, Blood Magick comes out this October 28, 2014. So I have a little bit of waiting unless I want to pre-order it.
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Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-65377715300296215432013-09-22T16:18:00.001-07:002013-09-22T16:18:31.047-07:00Why do I Eat? Such a stupid question, but it got me thinking and you reading. We eat for several reasons since we are no longer hunter-gathers moving along with our game and seasonal foods. We have grocery stores who get their foods from far away places like Ecuador or Mexico. Here is one source of my <i>Eating on the Wild Side<b></b></i> by Jo Robinson.
We eat now for comfort aka "comfort foods" when we are emotional, as rewards for doing our job, and when we are bored in front of the TV.
I am guilty of eating in front of the TV.
I like to eat new healthy foods by themselves. Do get grossed out. I eat grape tomatoes by themselves like some people eat chips. I like goji berries dried. I eat the sushi seaweed wrap by itself. I will cut grapefruit and eat it all by itself. Why do I eat? I eat to nourish my body with phytonutrients that help me.
Reading this book so far, I have realized you could be eating these foods but not getting the nutritional benefits. <b>Don't boil</b> unless you are making a soup.
Most food that you want to cook should be steamed,but don't take my word for it. Read on .....go to Amazon.com and check this book out. But first, you should think about why you eat? Are you sick all the time? What effect does food really have on the body? Why would you change your foods and how you eat?
Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-35938969013391717472013-09-22T12:34:00.002-07:002013-09-22T12:34:25.213-07:00Eating on the Wild Side by Jo Robinso<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVndLFJ-dVcXRPbzAAc5WxXcNwyjCETXEvo-q-NwN08gPkhi0f7Uj5Q31z5HzXxH17ZYwC-ByidFJtAXad39CRSx4BZhD7TTYEoKT-TtvKXr8ujgNT_5YxOIsUJoI7bFDD6STCWtWWncU/s1600/EatingonTheWildSidebook.jpeg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVndLFJ-dVcXRPbzAAc5WxXcNwyjCETXEvo-q-NwN08gPkhi0f7Uj5Q31z5HzXxH17ZYwC-ByidFJtAXad39CRSx4BZhD7TTYEoKT-TtvKXr8ujgNT_5YxOIsUJoI7bFDD6STCWtWWncU/s400/EatingonTheWildSidebook.jpeg" /></a>
I am reading this book and it is about what vegetables are the best for you. How to store food, how to pick the vegetables with the most phytonutrients verse the ones in the store with little nutrition, and what each one gives you. It is very informative and life changing if you want to eat and get all the health benefits of that food. Or else you could be eating with very little nutrition. I agree with the author, we have lost the quality of our food and food is more like a comforting sport than eating to survive now. Food and humans have changed since the hunter gatherer times and not for the best when it comes to our health.
Eating is a sport to some people. We eat in front of the TV, we eat when we are bored, upset, and that is not usually good. Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-41208376056774786772013-09-22T12:28:00.002-07:002013-09-22T12:28:42.046-07:00Semi Healthy Caesar Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN8-aAq0l3-pOsJ9zLQeTA6HmNzlsszKvd1juBSjFgLG22K7j6AZV3ht37ZLV5VaWYZ9gJ8NqdLyN5fnM5xEehp1IG9iUaz0xLfLIEMTNrGeLrsaMKLy1IS0pjgEiWRwtOQHu7fZTFB1c/s1600/IMG_20130921_110003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN8-aAq0l3-pOsJ9zLQeTA6HmNzlsszKvd1juBSjFgLG22K7j6AZV3ht37ZLV5VaWYZ9gJ8NqdLyN5fnM5xEehp1IG9iUaz0xLfLIEMTNrGeLrsaMKLy1IS0pjgEiWRwtOQHu7fZTFB1c/s320/IMG_20130921_110003.jpg" /></a></div>
1 box of penne pasta (the unhealthy part of salad _processed food
2 diced green or red bell pepper
1/2 red onion (dark onions are good for you)
1/2 cup or to your liking Daiya Dairy, Soy & Gluten Free Mozzarella style shreds ( I got this at Fresh and Easy $3.99 for 8oz.)
1/2 bottle or to your liking Caesar Salad dressing
1 -2 cups of chopped red lettuce
1-2 cups grape tomatoes sliced in half
Mix ingredients and add salad dressing. Very simple. Serves about 4 or 2 depending on how much salad you like. If you take out the pasta salad, then you remove the most unhealthy ingredient.Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-32182613065144814342013-03-19T18:59:00.000-07:002013-03-19T19:19:05.365-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVeL8dhTROGmpQv_04yhHNFfDc5o6ayNdY1Mj1CeWToFmmued0GYrgOlm0x1iHcBmeU4vE3W0hzHtUWeP0lwxPDgZYI_-iGEw4N_uxQf8aAlhn4K0Rl36YZ7ReAWyBjc-CJf1Ccy92ljM/s1600/IMG_5654.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVeL8dhTROGmpQv_04yhHNFfDc5o6ayNdY1Mj1CeWToFmmued0GYrgOlm0x1iHcBmeU4vE3W0hzHtUWeP0lwxPDgZYI_-iGEw4N_uxQf8aAlhn4K0Rl36YZ7ReAWyBjc-CJf1Ccy92ljM/s320/IMG_5654.JPG" /></a>
The inside of my refrigerator I try to eat as healthy as possible. You will find that it is stuffed with greens from my CSA, coconut water from Costco, Chia seeds in the door,beans in the tupperware,nonfat yogurt by the eggs that are feed organically. Not corn fed. Organic milk, salsa, low sodium soy sauce, and a large jar of Dr. Ben Kim's Green solution we put into our smoothies. Right now, I am all smoothie out. I am eating raw salads, stir fry, and butter that we seldom use. It's probably the least healthy thing in our refrigerator.
A year ago, you would have seen less greens, no Chia seeds, Dr. Ben Kim's Greens, and non fat yogurt. I had no idea how dairy was made with butterfat. No idea how I was not giving my body a chance to clean out the fat.
Now, I eat more veggies. Hardly any meat. It's great. Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-62199004207513027502013-03-18T20:54:00.001-07:002013-03-18T20:54:23.819-07:00Body Basics 104: The Endocrine System<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4UOF0MPzyLyVVW1_OGSRf1SkDN9k3LwwqxUUBR3cqDX8Ych-dkMgRTTH75cx6_psEgtMnNew89vLX6088FNG_B7hT0Ecvf7Yt72XCbRMLh_Ee0BC4rpVRxdOCkSMa9Q5TMRTY3qfpH0/s1600/endocrinesystematlas.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4UOF0MPzyLyVVW1_OGSRf1SkDN9k3LwwqxUUBR3cqDX8Ych-dkMgRTTH75cx6_psEgtMnNew89vLX6088FNG_B7hT0Ecvf7Yt72XCbRMLh_Ee0BC4rpVRxdOCkSMa9Q5TMRTY3qfpH0/s320/endocrinesystematlas.gif" width="232" /></a></div><a href="http://healthmad.com/medicine/body-basics-104-the-endocrine-system/#.UUfhUWep2t8.blogger">Body Basics 104: The Endocrine System</a>Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-16745711981525108532013-03-15T18:15:00.001-07:002013-03-15T18:15:59.712-07:00Three Weeks with My Brother: A Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKwHm4RqZv2hd9VYOuYjtCAgOCKop3pL3XDTaeZYWOxMQPCG8YRkwtcqNdY4JPb3frqnprBxzSDQbX-S1jeBs1AU3ve8HLffXBc18Nm91p43atnja9qny4PRhxTWYes5EzACt6fPcH-VI/s1600/ThreeWksBrotherbookcover.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKwHm4RqZv2hd9VYOuYjtCAgOCKop3pL3XDTaeZYWOxMQPCG8YRkwtcqNdY4JPb3frqnprBxzSDQbX-S1jeBs1AU3ve8HLffXBc18Nm91p43atnja9qny4PRhxTWYes5EzACt6fPcH-VI/s1600/ThreeWksBrotherbookcover.jpeg" /></a></div><a href="http://bookstove.com/book-talk/three-weeks-with-my-brother-a-book-review/#.UUPHtgZaWts.blogger">Three Weeks with My Brother: A Book Review</a>Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-87959732905260245812013-03-15T11:10:00.001-07:002013-03-15T11:10:02.321-07:00Scenic Pictures of Oak Glen 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNCXBmZcXiV3YwpQDvDlfOxr4MK4SpouZkkdv29YJRvywf7NXZYquKzmANo1CPwG_ncXFYaHXGpJS7tSvX9ry3nLc-0zJlvmgPJaPMBwgPxbJhUH3xYtrcUsRX5BMBUx9Wr_xGhjtp-2g/s1600/OakGlen_store_snowedin_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNCXBmZcXiV3YwpQDvDlfOxr4MK4SpouZkkdv29YJRvywf7NXZYquKzmANo1CPwG_ncXFYaHXGpJS7tSvX9ry3nLc-0zJlvmgPJaPMBwgPxbJhUH3xYtrcUsRX5BMBUx9Wr_xGhjtp-2g/s320/OakGlen_store_snowedin_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZFxNBgNLnpWMQ3-IuA9cSb8a6QZrIni3eiIw9DpfzEeyBxcCeeKiimonMAFSdF6rmPE4Q_U9VjwVyvJLOtD5KgOM4bRSgWeuD9rIaGBR4WYU43jtyNfuW-T8vhp9zV2wGguRlwYmV29k/s1600/OakGlensnowy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZFxNBgNLnpWMQ3-IuA9cSb8a6QZrIni3eiIw9DpfzEeyBxcCeeKiimonMAFSdF6rmPE4Q_U9VjwVyvJLOtD5KgOM4bRSgWeuD9rIaGBR4WYU43jtyNfuW-T8vhp9zV2wGguRlwYmV29k/s320/OakGlensnowy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My Pictures I took and my article.<a href="http://trifter.com/usa-canada/california/scenic-pictures-of-oak-glen-2012/#.UUNjxajg0v4.blogger">Scenic Pictures of Oak Glen 2013</a>Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-59545568414455857762013-03-15T11:08:00.001-07:002013-03-15T11:08:56.398-07:00A Bend in The Road _a Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2AgBfJmk2F-tnDsZv7WtLI8oj2RTiLrHZZb0X-QtZE4Dp1WHjMTG82iMlNnglk4rQQ3mZk9gM40Y7GrbdCOFh1ZMqbh7H9TXCMwn6qWS2tdJfZTML6TxzB5rYPjQZOGPg2EpkKfjCiQ/s1600/ABendintheRoad.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2AgBfJmk2F-tnDsZv7WtLI8oj2RTiLrHZZb0X-QtZE4Dp1WHjMTG82iMlNnglk4rQQ3mZk9gM40Y7GrbdCOFh1ZMqbh7H9TXCMwn6qWS2tdJfZTML6TxzB5rYPjQZOGPg2EpkKfjCiQ/s1600/ABendintheRoad.jpeg" /></a></div><a href="http://quazen.com/shopping/a-bend-in-the-road-_a-book-review/#.UUNjnnZ91RA.blogger">A Bend in The Road _a Book Review</a>Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-73107427890220422872013-03-15T10:38:00.001-07:002013-03-15T10:38:57.827-07:00The Omnivore's Diliemma: Book Review Part One<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSHl1bTxJHvaP3wwMJEIP0KS1IZvHTwEGWshbYWCaz8tVUkhUYULpDZfg-z-F8aAzYNfkORWjwchLMDw0ynw391JCikV1CM9AKI9MDUaOdLzJSEVuZe9iOTqhIEKh9qm8bi4HbzqGmj48/s1600/TheOmnivoresDilemma.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSHl1bTxJHvaP3wwMJEIP0KS1IZvHTwEGWshbYWCaz8tVUkhUYULpDZfg-z-F8aAzYNfkORWjwchLMDw0ynw391JCikV1CM9AKI9MDUaOdLzJSEVuZe9iOTqhIEKh9qm8bi4HbzqGmj48/s1600/TheOmnivoresDilemma.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://socyberty.com/lifestyle-choices/the-omnivores-diliemma-book-review-part-one/#.UUNcmDUpNN0.blogger">The Omnivore's Diliemma: Book Review Part One</a>Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-8386026792316174562013-03-15T08:53:00.001-07:002013-03-15T08:53:34.809-07:00Body Basics 103: Digestive System<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTfuIssoP9Pls-pc47w5ESmFAQp1VG2oWixF1eobno4yT7BFHUx7037sXfbFLi60B7F7jlv6F7dCJZ09nq_hyrYFXGKGhCeIZDwSbe03MdAgvG7Bs2LEpH9W4VDjDaWS5mm3f0wksyYOA/s1600/digest.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTfuIssoP9Pls-pc47w5ESmFAQp1VG2oWixF1eobno4yT7BFHUx7037sXfbFLi60B7F7jlv6F7dCJZ09nq_hyrYFXGKGhCeIZDwSbe03MdAgvG7Bs2LEpH9W4VDjDaWS5mm3f0wksyYOA/s320/digest.gif" width="170" /></a></div><a href="http://healthmad.com/nutrition/body-basics-103-digestive-system/#.UUND3mwGYKE.blogger">Body Basics 103: Digestive System</a>Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088551664924091602.post-22850561219233504282013-03-15T08:52:00.001-07:002013-03-15T08:52:50.576-07:00Body Basics 102: Cardiovascular System<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVnFF-WOJEoDV-ilFgMXCgVkGORifFDHJX2qxaqsEsa3iGgpExtuy18fJnH39R5A8veithZFDHrOsVkyepZSjJI6paCZ35oDcOD52vSBYDlD9lD_0zYmP4yshr05E4Pr5hHDryEwhfbv4/s1600/cardioSystem.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVnFF-WOJEoDV-ilFgMXCgVkGORifFDHJX2qxaqsEsa3iGgpExtuy18fJnH39R5A8veithZFDHrOsVkyepZSjJI6paCZ35oDcOD52vSBYDlD9lD_0zYmP4yshr05E4Pr5hHDryEwhfbv4/s1600/cardioSystem.jpeg" /></a></div><a href="http://healthmad.com/healthcare-industry/body-basics-102-cardiovascular-system/#.UUNDlw-87mo.blogger">Body Basics 102: Cardiovascular System</a>Fleur Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702917423044380392noreply@blogger.com0