Category Archives: Health & Wellbeing

Murder & Mystery In The Garden

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Ann Lovejoy
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Victorian gardeners struggled with many garden pests, just as we do today, and their pest controls were direct and simple. During the mid- to late Victorian period, a boatload of toxins were developed, giving them an almost incredible arsenal of deadly poisons to play with. Indeed, the lethal ingredients found in typical garden sheds inspired several generations of murderers as well as mystery writers.
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A Safer Caesar

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Ann Lovejoy
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First Foods For Convalescents Last week I dined with a friend at a favorite restaurant and we shared a Caesar salad. It looked a little limp and was certainly heavy on the dressing, but it tasted fine and the conversation … Continue reading →

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Rocking A Party

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Ann Lovejoy
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Celebrating The Small I recently attended a delightful party for a friend who was celebrating both her birthday and retirement from the workforce. For gifts, she requested that each person bring a special rock that she might incorporate into her … Continue reading →

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Pet Safe House Plants

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Ann Lovejoy
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Indoor Winter Gardens That Do No Harm Every winter, my windowsills are increasingly crowded with potted plants, from amaryllis and azaleas to miniature roses, primroses and daffodils. I love the vivid splashes of color and the fresh scent of green, … Continue reading →

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