Budgerigar parakeets or ‘budgies’ as they’re often called are the most common pet bird in Europe and North America. In fact, they may well be the most popular pet after dogs and cats. Oddly, they achieved this status relatively quickly. While humans have kept pet birds for thousands of years,… Read more“Map Monday, Natural Range of Budgerigar Parakeets”
A Better Way to Discover New Books & Authors
How hard can it be to discover new books and authors? Back in the dim and distant past of my youth, you discovered new books the old fashioned way – either from a recommendation or browsing a bookstore. The first method still works, but the second has become more difficult…. Read more“A Better Way to Discover New Books & Authors”
Map Monday, Paid Vacation Days by Country
Mandatory paid vacation days or holidays for those of you in the UK vary greatly by country. Excluding sick days, parental leave, and other health-related pay, these types of pay fall into two categories. Paid Vacation Days While rules vary from place to place and among employers, these days correspond… Read more“Map Monday, Paid Vacation Days by Country”