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Pletcher's Fillies Shine in Oaks
While Todd Pletcher's Derby Five failed to fire, his filly entries in the Kentucky Oaks handled an off track to finish 1-2. Rags to Riches has won four in a row.
todd pletcher • 2007 kentucky oaks • rags to riches • garrett gomez • michael tabor and derrick smith
While Todd Pletcher's Derby Five failed to fire, his filly entries in the Kentucky Oaks handled an off track to finish 1-2. Rags to Riches has won four in a row.
todd pletcher • 2007 kentucky oaks • rags to riches • garrett gomez • michael tabor and derrick smith
A Life Worth Living at Oak Crest Village
After having worked at Oak Crest Village Retirement Community, I discovered a large community of people who live there and live happy, healthy lives. That is why I am sharing their story with you.
retirement • community • golden • club • home
After having worked at Oak Crest Village Retirement Community, I discovered a large community of people who live there and live happy, healthy lives. That is why I am sharing their story with you.
retirement • community • golden • club • home
Oak Harbor's Holland Happening
This weekend festival offers authentic ethnic food and crafts, a parade, carnival and loads of other events suitable for everyone from toddlers and teens to adults
holland happening • oak harbor attractions • whidbey island festivals • traditional dutch dishes • washington folk dance festivals
This weekend festival offers authentic ethnic food and crafts, a parade, carnival and loads of other events suitable for everyone from toddlers and teens to adults
holland happening • oak harbor attractions • whidbey island festivals • traditional dutch dishes • washington folk dance festivals
Review: The Winter Oak by James Hetley
This week's article is a book review of <u>The Winter Oak</u> by James Hetley.
This week's article is a book review of <u>The Winter Oak</u> by James Hetley.
The Effects of Oak Barrels on Wine
A Napa Valley cooper discusses the effect oak barrel ageing has on wine.
oak barrel ageing • wine • barrel • cooper • french
A Napa Valley cooper discusses the effect oak barrel ageing has on wine.
oak barrel ageing • wine • barrel • cooper • french
The Giants of Oak Park
This pleasant Chicago suburb was once the home of two outstanding historical figures who you probably never knew were neighbors.
frank lloyd wright • oak park • chicago • architecture • ernest hemingway
This pleasant Chicago suburb was once the home of two outstanding historical figures who you probably never knew were neighbors.
frank lloyd wright • oak park • chicago • architecture • ernest hemingway
LDS History Articles Warned Against
More details of Mormon history have become freely available. LDS Leaders warn members to use caution when reading about the history of the church.
dallin oaks • lds history articles • mormon history • mormon intellectuals holy ghost • spirit of discenment
More details of Mormon history have become freely available. LDS Leaders warn members to use caution when reading about the history of the church.
dallin oaks • lds history articles • mormon history • mormon intellectuals holy ghost • spirit of discenment
Rainy Day Fun for Kids in Portland
Skate at Oaks Park or Lloyd Center Ice Rink, get creative at the Portland Children's Museum or see how water spouts work at OMSI for rainy day fun in Portland, Oregon.
portland or children’s activities • portland children’s museum • ice skating • roller skating • oaks park
Skate at Oaks Park or Lloyd Center Ice Rink, get creative at the Portland Children's Museum or see how water spouts work at OMSI for rainy day fun in Portland, Oregon.
portland or children’s activities • portland children’s museum • ice skating • roller skating • oaks park
The Homes of Booker T. Washington
Two national historic sites honor one of the nation's most highly respected educators of the nineteenth century.
hardy virginia • tuskeegee alabama • booker t. washington national monument • oaks • booker t. washington
Two national historic sites honor one of the nation's most highly respected educators of the nineteenth century.
hardy virginia • tuskeegee alabama • booker t. washington national monument • oaks • booker t. washington
A Pagan Nativity Scene
Creating a nativity scene to reflect a Pagan's beliefs can represent his or her faith in a festive and spiritual display.
pagan nativity scene • yule diorama • magickal woodland creatures • forest animals • golden acorn
Creating a nativity scene to reflect a Pagan's beliefs can represent his or her faith in a festive and spiritual display.
pagan nativity scene • yule diorama • magickal woodland creatures • forest animals • golden acorn
Autumn In Liechtenstein
Autumn is an especially pleasant time of year to be in the Principality of Liechtenstein. Besides the beautiful autumn colors there are many activities to experience.
autumn • suite101 • james foster robinson • liechtenstein • samina
Autumn is an especially pleasant time of year to be in the Principality of Liechtenstein. Besides the beautiful autumn colors there are many activities to experience.
autumn • suite101 • james foster robinson • liechtenstein • samina
Discovering Your Hardwood Floor, Part 3
Removing the old finish from your floor and applying a new finish
hardwood floor • refinishing • oak • stain • polyurethane
Removing the old finish from your floor and applying a new finish
hardwood floor • refinishing • oak • stain • polyurethane
February 2002, and What Happened to the Gardens.
A short piece about the gardens around Perth, Western Australia in February, 2002.
pine tree and she oak needles.
A short piece about the gardens around Perth, Western Australia in February, 2002.
pine tree and she oak needles.
The Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice marks the time of the year when the light returns as the sun shifts and starts to move northward again.
winter • solstice • ottawa • bank street • community
Winter Solstice marks the time of the year when the light returns as the sun shifts and starts to move northward again.
winter • solstice • ottawa • bank street • community
Trees,Can't Live Without Them.
Part Two: Trees and Food Production.
rainforest • deciduous • conifers • oak • maple
Part Two: Trees and Food Production.
rainforest • deciduous • conifers • oak • maple
Urban Livestock
I'd rather be able to step out my backdoor, take a few steps and be at my own backyard chicken
chickens • urban livestock • eggs • cheese • thunder oak
I'd rather be able to step out my backdoor, take a few steps and be at my own backyard chicken
chickens • urban livestock • eggs • cheese • thunder oak
Wheel of the Year 101: Yule
An overview of Yule and other winter solstice celebrations. This is the final article in the "Wheel of the Year 101" series.
yule • christmas • twelfth night • saturnalia • solstice
An overview of Yule and other winter solstice celebrations. This is the final article in the "Wheel of the Year 101" series.
yule • christmas • twelfth night • saturnalia • solstice
Wild American Hydrangea
The oak-leaf hydrangea is one of the most charming and durable plants available to southern gardens.
hydrangea • oak-leaf hydrangea • wildscaping • landscaping • shrubs
The oak-leaf hydrangea is one of the most charming and durable plants available to southern gardens.
hydrangea • oak-leaf hydrangea • wildscaping • landscaping • shrubs
Plant Symbols in Christian Art
Religious symbols often include common elements of life and nature like flowers, plants, fruits, and trees.
symbol western christian art • virgin mary • jesus • iris • ivy
Religious symbols often include common elements of life and nature like flowers, plants, fruits, and trees.
symbol western christian art • virgin mary • jesus • iris • ivy
The Secret Science of World War II
In 1942, a "secret city" sprang up in a Tennessee valley, as Allied scientists raced to beat the Germans at developing enriched uranium to fuel the first atomic bomb.
oak ridge • tennessee • atomic bomb • manhattan project • first atomic bomb
In 1942, a "secret city" sprang up in a Tennessee valley, as Allied scientists raced to beat the Germans at developing enriched uranium to fuel the first atomic bomb.
oak ridge • tennessee • atomic bomb • manhattan project • first atomic bomb
Brookgreen Gardens
For eight decades and counting Brookgreen Gardens has been one of America's premier horticultural and sculptural powerhouses
brookgreen gardens • myrtle beach • charleston • archer and anna huntington • carl miles
For eight decades and counting Brookgreen Gardens has been one of America's premier horticultural and sculptural powerhouses
brookgreen gardens • myrtle beach • charleston • archer and anna huntington • carl miles
Derby Doings
First of the three gems in horseracing's Triple Crown series has its 133rd running on Saturday, May 5th. Even better - join the natives the Friday before for the KY Oaks.
kentucky • derby • oaks • university of louisville • churchill
First of the three gems in horseracing's Triple Crown series has its 133rd running on Saturday, May 5th. Even better - join the natives the Friday before for the KY Oaks.
kentucky • derby • oaks • university of louisville • churchill
Filly Euthanized On Derby Track
Tragedy quickly followed the triumph of Big Brown in the Kentucky Derby as the filly Eight Belles broke both front ankles galloping out past the wire. She finished 2nd.
eight belles euthanized • decision to euthanize eight belles • filly eight belles kentucky derby • big brown kentucky derby • eight belles trainer larry jones
Tragedy quickly followed the triumph of Big Brown in the Kentucky Derby as the filly Eight Belles broke both front ankles galloping out past the wire. She finished 2nd.
eight belles euthanized • decision to euthanize eight belles • filly eight belles kentucky derby • big brown kentucky derby • eight belles trainer larry jones
Nestmates
It was a logical step for me to go from Drawing Nature on the small journal page to Painting Nature on canvas.
spoonbills • roseate spoonbill • rookery • heron rookery • high island
It was a logical step for me to go from Drawing Nature on the small journal page to Painting Nature on canvas.
spoonbills • roseate spoonbill • rookery • heron rookery • high island
Northwest U.S. Community BBQs on Labor Day
Enjoy a break from work this Labor Day - celebrate with community BBQ festivals in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Alaska. Join the fun & start cooking!
northwest community bbqs • labor day bbq picnic • wyoming state bbq champ • hood river oregon • labor day weekend events
Enjoy a break from work this Labor Day - celebrate with community BBQ festivals in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Alaska. Join the fun & start cooking!
northwest community bbqs • labor day bbq picnic • wyoming state bbq champ • hood river oregon • labor day weekend events
These Ozark Woods In October
Crimson, orange, red, gold, purple and russet are the colors of these woods in October; they feed the imagination and stir the soul.
woods • walk • hills • pond • colors
Crimson, orange, red, gold, purple and russet are the colors of these woods in October; they feed the imagination and stir the soul.
woods • walk • hills • pond • colors
Big Tooth Maple
Big-tooth maple has beautiful green foliage that provides brilliant fall colors,
big-tooth maple • acer grandidentatum • western sugar maple • canyon maple • limerock maple
Big-tooth maple has beautiful green foliage that provides brilliant fall colors,
big-tooth maple • acer grandidentatum • western sugar maple • canyon maple • limerock maple
Bringing Whooping Cranes Back From Near Extinction
The International Crane Foundation near Baraboo, Wisconsin was established in 1973 and has played a major role in bringing back the Whooping crane population and preserving all 15 specises of cranes worldwide.
international crane foundation • whooping crane • sandhill crane • baraboo • wisconsin
The International Crane Foundation near Baraboo, Wisconsin was established in 1973 and has played a major role in bringing back the Whooping crane population and preserving all 15 specises of cranes worldwide.
international crane foundation • whooping crane • sandhill crane • baraboo • wisconsin
Celebrating Yule
The Winter Solstice is about more than Christmas presents. Celebrate the Goddess and the return of the Sun!
winter solstice • yule • christmas • goddess • sun
The Winter Solstice is about more than Christmas presents. Celebrate the Goddess and the return of the Sun!
winter solstice • yule • christmas • goddess • sun
City Street Trees
It's difficult for most trees to tolerate the pollution in city air and the pressure of trampling feet over their roots, so the number of urban species is limited.
city trees • street trees • urban trees • ailanthus • tree-of-heaven
It's difficult for most trees to tolerate the pollution in city air and the pressure of trampling feet over their roots, so the number of urban species is limited.
city trees • street trees • urban trees • ailanthus • tree-of-heaven
Coriolanus: Part 1/2
Who was Coriolanus and how did he get his name?
cnaeus marcius coriolanus • mother • tarquinius superbus • rome • oak wreath
Who was Coriolanus and how did he get his name?
cnaeus marcius coriolanus • mother • tarquinius superbus • rome • oak wreath
Finding Wineries in Tennessee
Tennessee, the Volunteer State, is a Touring Viticulturist's Venture into Wine Delight
holly ridge winery • seyval blanc to the sturdy american niagara and co • ruby port • made of a plethora of fruits from tennessee • w.o.beach award
Tennessee, the Volunteer State, is a Touring Viticulturist's Venture into Wine Delight
holly ridge winery • seyval blanc to the sturdy american niagara and co • ruby port • made of a plethora of fruits from tennessee • w.o.beach award
Hitler's Sea Wolves
Admiral Karl Donitz's mauraders terrorized the seas with u-boats during World War II. They would sink thousands of war ships, merchant vessels and even passenger ships.
the sea wolves • karl donitz • winston churchill • u-boats • the royal oak
Admiral Karl Donitz's mauraders terrorized the seas with u-boats during World War II. They would sink thousands of war ships, merchant vessels and even passenger ships.
the sea wolves • karl donitz • winston churchill • u-boats • the royal oak
Ironclads to Steel Hulls
After the first ironclads proved themselves, it wasn't long before iron and then steel replaced wood as the primary material for ship construction.
ironclads • ship construction • iron • steel • merrimac
After the first ironclads proved themselves, it wasn't long before iron and then steel replaced wood as the primary material for ship construction.
ironclads • ship construction • iron • steel • merrimac
Mythical Trees and Spirits of the Woods
A brief discussion of plant-based folkloric creatures and monsters.
barnacle • barometz • bestiary • birch • celtic
A brief discussion of plant-based folkloric creatures and monsters.
barnacle • barometz • bestiary • birch • celtic
Personal Reflection on Wildlife Preservation
My yard has become a haven for the wildlife critters that inhabit my neighborhood. An oasis, of sorts, in the middle of the city.
environment • wildlife • wildlife preservation • wildlife education • raccoons
My yard has become a haven for the wildlife critters that inhabit my neighborhood. An oasis, of sorts, in the middle of the city.
environment • wildlife • wildlife preservation • wildlife education • raccoons
Petrifying Poison Ivy
The history, folklore, and uses of poison ivy.
poison ivy • rhus radicans • rhus toxicodendron • poison oak • rhus diversiloba
The history, folklore, and uses of poison ivy.
poison ivy • rhus radicans • rhus toxicodendron • poison oak • rhus diversiloba
Planting a Shade Tree and Memories
Trees affect our lives and deserve recognition and planting in gardens and parks.
planting a tree • good trees for patio shade • narrow growing trees • trees with flowers • fall color trees
Trees affect our lives and deserve recognition and planting in gardens and parks.
planting a tree • good trees for patio shade • narrow growing trees • trees with flowers • fall color trees
Poison I eye-eye-eye-eye VEE....
Itching, oozing Poison Ivy. How to avoid it and how to cope with getting it - herbally!
poison ivy • rhus radicans • toxicodendron • radicans • poison oak
Itching, oozing Poison Ivy. How to avoid it and how to cope with getting it - herbally!
poison ivy • rhus radicans • toxicodendron • radicans • poison oak
Poison Ivy
It's finally the season for romping outdoors and playing in the sun! It's also the season for encountering poison ivy. There are many useful treatments to prevent, medicate and soothe a poison ivy rash as well as poison sumac and poison oak.
posion ivy • poison oak • poison sumac • resin • rhus
It's finally the season for romping outdoors and playing in the sun! It's also the season for encountering poison ivy. There are many useful treatments to prevent, medicate and soothe a poison ivy rash as well as poison sumac and poison oak.
posion ivy • poison oak • poison sumac • resin • rhus
Prairie Restoration in Wisconsin
There are many types of grasslands within the state of Wisconsin. These can be broken down into a number of different descriptions. The broadest breakdown gives us three categories: mesic, dry and wet.
prairie restoration in wisconsin • wisconsin • travel • suite 101 • peggy hoehne
There are many types of grasslands within the state of Wisconsin. These can be broken down into a number of different descriptions. The broadest breakdown gives us three categories: mesic, dry and wet.
prairie restoration in wisconsin • wisconsin • travel • suite 101 • peggy hoehne
The Beginning and Ending of Trees
Trees, tall and short, grow silently in backyards, parks and hills. These beautiful, towering organisms have been around since the beginning of time. People love trees, sometimes worship them, and other times obliterate all the trees they can. What is it with trees?
beginning ending trees • sharon west • history trees • knowledge good evil • grove
Trees, tall and short, grow silently in backyards, parks and hills. These beautiful, towering organisms have been around since the beginning of time. People love trees, sometimes worship them, and other times obliterate all the trees they can. What is it with trees?
beginning ending trees • sharon west • history trees • knowledge good evil • grove
The Jeremiah 10 Christmas Tree
Can Christians use a Christmas tree with a good conscience? Does Jeremiah 10:2-4 warn us against decorating Christmas trees?
pagan • christmas • tree • lord • signs
Can Christians use a Christmas tree with a good conscience? Does Jeremiah 10:2-4 warn us against decorating Christmas trees?
pagan • christmas • tree • lord • signs
Thomasville Georgia Rose Festival
Although many people flock to this southwestern Georgia city for the annual Rose Show and Festival, Thomasville offers year-round beauty.
thomasville • thomasville georgia • rose city • rose show and festival • melhana plantation
Although many people flock to this southwestern Georgia city for the annual Rose Show and Festival, Thomasville offers year-round beauty.
thomasville • thomasville georgia • rose city • rose show and festival • melhana plantation
Thoughts from a Wrinkly Gardener
The years are passing quickly and this passionate but wrinkly gardener becomes thoughtful with the passage of time. Take a stroll through her thoughts and her gardens. Smell the roses and see the perennial by looking at the garden photos.
rose • roses • garden • gardens gardeners • lilies
The years are passing quickly and this passionate but wrinkly gardener becomes thoughtful with the passage of time. Take a stroll through her thoughts and her gardens. Smell the roses and see the perennial by looking at the garden photos.
rose • roses • garden • gardens gardeners • lilies
Top Low-Water Use Shrubs
Here are some great shrubs and small trees for use in desert gardens, basically for USDA cold-hardiness zones 7-10, and below 6,000 feet.
acacia • honeysuckle • manzanita • sagebrush • sage
Here are some great shrubs and small trees for use in desert gardens, basically for USDA cold-hardiness zones 7-10, and below 6,000 feet.
acacia • honeysuckle • manzanita • sagebrush • sage
US Photographer Philander Barclay
Photographer and unofficial historian Barclay took over 1,000 pictures of Oak Park during the early 20th century, leaving behind a treasured legacy.
philander barclay • oak park • illinois • frank lloyd wright • ernest hemingway
Photographer and unofficial historian Barclay took over 1,000 pictures of Oak Park during the early 20th century, leaving behind a treasured legacy.
philander barclay • oak park • illinois • frank lloyd wright • ernest hemingway
Wheel of the Year 101: Litha/Summer Solstice
Fourth in an ongoing beginner series of articles on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. This article covers Litha/Summer Solstice.
litha • summer solstice • midsummer • faeries • fairies
Fourth in an ongoing beginner series of articles on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. This article covers Litha/Summer Solstice.
litha • summer solstice • midsummer • faeries • fairies
Wine Tastings Murphys California
Award winning wines, gourmet restaurants & friendly winemakers. Located in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Foothills, Main Street Murphys is heaven for a wine connoisseur.
wine tastings murphys california • murphys tasting rooms • frog's tooth vineyard • twisted oak winery • main street murphys
Award winning wines, gourmet restaurants & friendly winemakers. Located in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Foothills, Main Street Murphys is heaven for a wine connoisseur.
wine tastings murphys california • murphys tasting rooms • frog's tooth vineyard • twisted oak winery • main street murphys