Why do we wear Halloween costumes? Children, and increasingly adults, love to dress up for Halloween. Trick-or-treating was always one of my favorite events. What’s not to like about pretending to be a pirate, superhero, or some undead incarnation? Add to that the appeal of free candy (at least in… Read more“Map Monday, Most Popular Halloween Costumes in each State”
Map Monday, Natural Range of Budgerigar Parakeets
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”