From muscle tone to precious resources, you can view this old favorite from several different perspectives. In light of the upcoming Climate Conference in Copenhagen, let’s focus on the latter. While I’m no advocate for the global warming crisis – because I believe it’s a bit presumptive of us to make such vast predictions based on the tiny window of time we humans have inhabited this earth – scientific “models” are just that: “models” – I think we can all agree there’s no sense in waste. ... continue reading...
How do you spell easy?
O-K-R-A. When you think of “easy,” think okra. Not only is this vegetable easy to grow, it’s easy to maintain, harvest, pair with others, rotate year round. Why, it literally gets along with everyone! Low water needs, low nutrient desire, you can’t miss with this one. Keep in mind that while it’s easy, it does tend toward the slimy and seedy (we’re talking plants here, not people), but to a very low degree, especially when ingested fresh. Speaking of easy, the Big Easy loves ... continue reading...
Women’s fiction
This section will pertain to writing - specifically my stories, lengths ranging from novellas to complete novels. Themes will span the spectrum of women's issues -- many with strong romantic elements -- and address the challenges touching our lives. Check out my author website: Dianne Venetta Look for the first to debut in winter 2011! ... continue reading...
An experiment in neglect
I’m a busy lady with two small children, volunteer activities, after school sports and an up and coming career in writing. Neglect is no stretch of the imagination for me which made my experiment all the more enticing. Easier -- considering the fact that overhauling my summer garden drained me to the bone. And so it happened. One afternoon, after a full day of tilling and mound shoveling, I spied my leftover watermelon rows and thought, there’s no way. The tiller is due back at the rental ... continue reading...
Beans, beans and more beans!
Limas and black beans are bursting full and more fun for a boy to pick than was anyone’s guess. And I thought swimming for potatoes was the key to a good time. No, no! Boys love their beans, from harvest to table. Talk about a project to keep them busy! While my daughter has no use for beans whatsoever, her brother has become an expert. He’s an expert on most things, but that’s a "gene" thing, not to be confused with "bean" thing. Set a basket of beans in front of the lad with ... continue reading...