Upon discovering this new coffee house, I stopped in for a mid afternoon pick up! I have to say it was the best cup of coffee I have had in years. I got totally excited about it and wanted to share with all of you. Coffee Culture considers itself a Third Wave Specialty Coffee Shop…
Features
States Well Stated
Sorry, I couldn’t come up with a clever title for Colorado
by Betsey Ellis •
Rocky Mountain High?The earliest inhabitants of the area now know as Colorado were the Ancestral Pueblo people. Sometime between 600 and 1300 A.D. they left, without a forwarding address. Speaking of Pueblo, it is the only city that can boast that it has four living recipients of Medal of Honor residing there. Colorado is called…
This 'N That
Word Of The Week July 15
by Bonnie Parks •
NEXAS NOUN (Nek-sas) A means of connection A link or tie The Florida keys is a NEXAS of bridges
Healthy Habits
CBD Oils -What is it?
by Kathi Flyte •
CBD Oil – we’re all heard about it, some have tried it, but let’s take a look to see what all the fuss is about. CBD oil is NOT marijuana. While CBD and marijuana both come from the same plant (cannabis), it comes from different parts of the plant. Marijuana has THC ( delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol).…
Hobbies & Volunteers
Nature Cards
by Ingrid Strope •
The craft group spent a relaxing Friday afternoon making note cards with weeds, flowers, and lots of imagination.
This 'N That
Word Of The Week July 8
by Bonnie Parks •
QUIXOTIC ADJECTIVE (quit-ot-ic) HAVING IDEAS THAT ARE DIFFERENT OR UNUSUAL BUT NOT PRACTICAL OR LIKELY TO SUCEED NOT SENSIBLE ABOUT PRACTICAL MATTERS If you describe someone’s idea or plans as QUIXOTIC you mean that they are imaginative or hopeful but unrealistic A small group of conservationists began a QUIXOTIC attempt to renovate a 200 year…
You and Your Health
Most Dangerous Fireworks
by Pam Batey •
Firecrackers Here?The fourth of July is a time of celebration, bringing families, neighbors, and pet owners together for a night of revelry sometimes involving alcohol. Even if you don’t mix the alcohol with the explosives, the 4th of July is the most injury-prone holiday out there, with 240 people making a trip to the emergency…
This 'N That
Word Of The Week July 1
by Bonnie Parks •
LAUDATORY ADJECTIVE (Lau-da-to-ry) RELATING TO OR EXPRESSING PRAISE The judges at the spelling bee gave individual LAUDATORY remarks to each finalist.
The Recipe Box
ECLAIR Cake or Pie
by Bonnie Parks •
1 easy recipe 3 different desserts ****ECLAIR DINNER DESSERT**** 1 Individual package graham crackers 1 (3oz) Package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 1/2 Cups milk 1/2 (8oz) container frozen whipped topping(THAWED) 1/2 (16oz) container prepared chocolate frosting HOW TO: Line bottom of a 8×8 square pan with graham crackers In a large bowl combine pudding…
BookTalking, Features
Easy Pleasant Reads for Summer
by Kristie Plank •
Welcome to July! My score is perfect thus far! Another read that is part of a series. Turns out Collared (2017) by David Rosenfelt is #16 in the Andy Carpenter Mystery series. No matter, it is a light, enjoyable read. Nothing heavy duty about it. Perfect for poolside. Andy Carpenter is a lawyer who is…