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The Ferret at the Faire

I was at a Renaissance Faire over the weekend, and spotted a number of participants who travel with their pets. I encountered a few small dogs, a cat, and a ferret — in or near the owner’s booth, enjoying the day. Thumper the ferret was most impressive, I have to say. He first caught my eye when his owner (a maker of leather clothing, costumes, and accessories) was taking him for a walk. He loped along on his little leash and harness, following the sound of the squeaky toy in her hand. And he isn’t her first squeaky-trained ferret. A … Continue reading →

Renaissance Fair Family Fun

Good Day my Lords and Ladies! We just returned from the Colorado Renaissance Fair. These festivals are held all over the country. I urge you to take the kids and go to one. They are great fun, and are even a little educational. You will see people dressed in period costume – knights, lords, ladies, fairies, pirates, and even dragons. The workers even talk in accents. None of it is perfectly historically accurate. I’m pretty sure they didn’t have “Ye Olde Cash Machine” in medieval times. But all of that can raise a lot of questions about history. Why did … Continue reading →

The Gnome Mobile (1967)

In this classic Disney film, the children from “Mary Poppins” star as brother and sister again, Rodney and Elizabeth, the grandchildren of lumber mogul D.J. Mulrooney. When D.J. goes to the airport to pick up the children for a visit, he takes them home by way of the Redwood Forest. After driving for a while, they stop for lunch, and Elizabeth goes wandering through the trees. To her surprise, she meets Jasper, a real, live gnome, who tells her of a terrible problem. He and his grandfather, Knobby, are the only gnomes left in that portion of the forest, and … Continue reading →

Day or Weekend Trips from Houston

So, you need a vacation, but you can’t afford a plane ticket. That’s not a problem—at least not if you live in the Greater Houston area. Or, perhaps you’re planning a trip to Houston, and you’re wondering how you’ll spend your time. There are actually many fun and exciting places to see, all driving distance from Houston. If you have a car and some gas in the tank, here are some places you can visit: [h]Galveston[/h] From Houston, just head down I-45 South to Galveston, and you’ll find a variety of things to do. You can tour the Moody Mansion … Continue reading →

Spring Forward to Action 30-Day Challenge – Day 13: Cardio & Strength Training

Good morning! Happy Friday! A Bright and Blessed Good Friday to those of you who observe it! I for one am personally glad that it’s Friday! It’s been a packed week here at home and it’s just going to get busier over the next few weeks as we get ready for our daughter’s dance recital, spring revue show and getting her pre-registered for Kindergarten. There’s also Easter, Scarborough Faire and spring planting! Busy, busy, busy! Today’s workout is going to reflect how busy we all are and how we can combine our cardiovascular workout with our strength training to not … Continue reading →