It's a Small World, Continued

Bookshelf Infographic by Tom Gauld

The Impact of a Book - West Plains Public Library

Siren of TI Chopper by Scott Cawood

Alex

Alex (1976 – September 6, 2007) had a vocabulary of over 100 words, but was exceptional in that he appeared to have understanding of what he said. For example, when Alex was shown an object and was asked about its shape, color, or material, he could label it correctly. He could understand that a key was a key no matter what its size or color, and could figure out how the key was different from others. One day, he asked what color he was, and learned “grey” after being told the answer six times. This made him the first non-human animal to have ever asked an existential question. [x]
Alex’s last words were also “You be good, see you tomorrow. I love you.” [x] 
These were the same words that Alex would say every day when his owner left the lab.

Tangled Roots by Phillipe Faraut

 earthenware clay sculpture, 2008

A Star Wars Alternate Universe

And later that night...

Natural Health Benefits

A Super-heroine Workout

Hedgehog Love by Eremina Elena

The Wonders of the Aztecs

How on earth would you feed a city of over 200,000 people when the land around you was a swampy lake? Seems like an impossible task, but the Aztec managed it by creating floating gardens known as chinampas, then they farmed them intensively.

These ingenious creations were built up from the lake bed by piling layers of mud, decaying vegetation and reeds. This was a great way of recycling waste from the capital city Tenochtitlan. Each garden was framed and held together by wooden poles bound by reeds and then anchored to the lake floor with finely pruned willow trees. The Aztecs also dredged mud from the base of the canals which both kept the waterways clear and rejuvenate the nutrient levels in the gardens.

A variety of crops were grown, most commonly maize or corn, beans, chillies, squash, tomatoes, edible greens such as quelite and amaranth. Colourful flowers were also grown, essential produce for religious festivals and ceremonies. Each plot was systematically planned, the effective use of seedbeds allowed continuous planting and harvesting of crops.

Between each garden was a canal which enabled canoe transport. Fish and birds populated the water and were an additional source of food. 

Yee-Haw! Ride 'Em, Cowboy!

Edible Raindrop Jelly Cake Includes a Cherry Blossom Flower Blooming on Your Plate

Have Some More Aww, a Baby Monkey Takes a Bath

99 Cent Sale! SANDEFLAY, a Sci-fi/Urban Fantasy Romance

From now until June 30th, you can get the ebook of Sandeflay for only 99 cents!

This offer is only available at Amazon or my website.

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Miranda Sayers's best friend is her wheelchair.  It has been her refuge for most of her twenty-six years.  But the time has come when her grandmother can no longer help take care of her.  Now Randi is faced with having to survive on her own, and unfortunately that future doesn't look promising.

Collin First's job on Earth is to find the Ducts between his world and this one.  As an Extinguisher, he has to eliminate those passageways before any of the dangerous creatures from Sandeflay can pass through and harm any humans.  The last thing he expected when he took the assignment was to find was the beautiful, crippled woman living one floor below his apartment.

Before either of them can contend with the impossibility of their relationship, Randi and Collin are thrown together, seeking each other's love and help.  And when circumstances force Randi to follow Collin to Sandeflay, danger and the greatest miracle of all awaits them both.

Warning:  Contains nearly invisible predators, extreme poverty, generations of love and loss, bucking the system, hot flashes, and an ending you only thought you saw coming!

The Romance Reviews is Having a Sizzling Summer Reads Party in June!

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