How can you know in advance what will be sold on the Internet or by direct mail?
Over the past 50 years, I must have seen thousands of ads, mostly two-line classified ads in opportunity magazines, trying to sell the latest in a long list of “How To Make A Fortune Mail Order” books or systems. Most…
Three things to consider before adopting a hedgehog
It is a big responsibility and you have to do a lot of research before adopting a hedgehog. To help you with your decision, let’s look at the trivial things that need to be considered before adoption. Temperature tactics Hedgehogs…
The Dali Lama, Curt Schilling and Kosher Red Meat Hot Dogs
The fox in “The Little Prince” said “Words are a source of misunderstandings.” Who invented the words? Would we all be better off if the words had never been invented? Surely without words there would be no Holy Bibles ordering…
How to draw a Jumbo Jet
Jumbo jet is a wide-body aircraft, named for the famous Jumbo elephant. It is generally known as the Boeing 747. To draw a jumbo jet we require: • Pencil • Eraser • Canvas or paper • Colors and brush (optional)…
Siberian Husky – Show Dog Standards
The Siberian Husky is medium in size and a graceful working dog that has a wolfish appearance and, despite its powerful personality, is calm and friendly, as well as attentive and even outgoing in temperament. Good Siberian Husky care requires…
Thinking of a Neapolitan Mastiff?
If you are considering looking for a Neapolitan Mastiff, there are definitely pros and cons that you should know about. Neapolitan Mastiffs are beautiful large dogs. They are very large, weighing up to 170 pounds, have large flat heads and…
Raising chickens in winter
It seems like every year the cold becomes a small source of anxiety for me … nothing specific really, just the usual problems of dealing with the cold and the difficulties it creates. Because I raise chickens year-round, I have…
How to get rid of springtails (aka snow fleas, springtails, and ectoparasites)
If you have never heard of Collembola, you are not alone. Until recently, these ground creatures were thought to be essentially harmless. Even doctors vehemently denied that collembola could infest human hair and skin. People who suffered from chronic itching,…
Review of the book The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco
A stuffed rabbit (with real yarn whiskers) comes to life in this timeless story about the transformative power of love. Given as a Christmas gift to a child, the Velvet Rabbit lives in the nursery with all the other toys,…
Famous and not so famous dog posters of yesteryear
Snoopy, Lassie, Marmaduke, Beethoven, UnderDog, and even Huckleberry Hound had their moment in the sun throughout the years. Some were flashes in the pan and others have become social icons. These characters’ dog posters are easy to find, but what…
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