Life...A Changing Kaleidoscope May 2023 (copy 01)

Life...A Changing Kaleidoscope

May 19, 2023

May 2023 Issue

In Flanders Fields         — John McCrae  In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place, and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

Q: What can you hold in your right hand but never in your left?

Q: What English word has three consecutive double letters?

Q: I am an odd number. Take away one letter and I become even. What number am I?

SEE ANSWERS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE.

Hello,Mother’s Day and Memorial Day — the beginning of summer.Check out my little summary of “Mom’s advice” which I have received and given over the years.While Memorial Day is the beginning of summer fun, I wonder if the true meaning of this day — to remember and honor those who lost their lives while serving our country, becomes lost. The small flags and hanging banners are not just fluttering frills to celebrate the beginning of summer.

The colors at half-staff do not signal shop for holiday bargains at the mall, nor is taps time to light the grill.Take a moment to remember those who served — many lost in their prime of youth. They helped make this “fun day” possible.WWI, so many years ago, was supposed to be “the war to end all wars,” yet it seems with all our “advancement,” we still can’t get it right.Pause for a moment — and then enjoy.

YOU CAN CHAT WITH ME.JUST CLICK BELOW. I ALWAYS ANSWER.

Is it good to take a tablespoon of honey in the morning on an empty stomach? 

Honey contains about 35% glucose and 40% fructose, both of which can be directly absorbed by the body without digestion.

Therefore, eating honey on an empty stomach in the morning can quickly replenish… 

There's a Reason We Ask Mom's Advice

Brace yourself… these are ones you’ve probably heard. I’ve done my share of handing out quite a few of them over the years. 

  • EVERYTHING IN MODERATION — INCLUDING MODERATION.

  • THIS TOO SHALL PASS.

  • MAGIC HAPPENS OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE.

  • JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN — DOESN’T MEAN YOU SHOULD.

Teach Your Kittens Well

By: T. J. Banks

We’ve heard it all before. Cats can’t be taught anything. They’re a law unto themselves. They do what they damn well please.Not necessarily so. A great deal can be accomplished through KittenKindergarten classes, started a little over 20 years ago by Dr. Kersti Seksel, a veterinary specialist in behavioral medicine and an adjunct professor at the University of Queensland.

“Kitten Kindy” was a follow-up to her “Puppy Preschool” program and “began when my clients in puppy classes wanted equal attention for their cats. Kittens deserve an education, too.”

Would you like to see your cat’s photo featured in our May issue? Just send it to [email protected] with the words Cat Chat and your kitty’s name in the subject line.

The Loss of Our Songbirds is Staggering

The primary cause is loss of habitat, according to Cornell University.With summer approaching there is one small effort each of us can make if we have access to a yard or apartment balcony.

It’s called water. Like all of us, birds need water to survive. They drink daily and use water to bath — clean their feathers, remove parasites and then preen each feather to add…

A Mom's Day Brunch: Classic Eggs Benedict

Don’t be intimidated — with a little planning, you can tackle this like a pro.It’s simply a poached egg laid upon a warmed slice of Canadian bacon on top of a toasted, buttered English muffin.The ultimate finish is the topping —Hollandaise Sauce. Here’s a quick blender recipe...

I love her interpretation of HEART & SOUL, click on it, listen, and smile.

Check out her playlists as well!

Looking for something new to read? Check out my novel, WELL DONE: A WWII Memoir, available where books are sold.

Simply Exceptional Amish-Made Quality Products

Cozy Cushions for Kitty's Windowsill Naps

Give your cat a comfy cushion for their warm naps in the windowsill.The perfect size for one cat or several kittens!

Another Hilarious Book From Linda

Cats in therapy? Really? Aren’t cats the most serene, laid-back creatures on earth? Don’t they just lie around, zoom for two hours, eat a little, kill a catnip mouse, then go back to lying around? Alas, no. They are complicated, even fragile creatures.

See Great Mom's Day Gifts!

A: Your left hand

A: Bookkeeper

A: Seven (take away the 's' and it becomes 'even')

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