Skateboarding is fun, cool, and quite challenging. It takes a lot of practice to skateboard down the street and so much more to do even the simplest of tricks. It’s also a lot of fun to practice. Skateboarding started in the ’50s as a way to surf on land. Everyone was doin’ it by the […]

The trombone is a fascinating instrument. Part of the brass family, a trombone has a big sound. That’s why it’s sometimes called the ‘voice of God’. There is a long slide that the player uses to change the pitch.  But like all instruments, it’s not as easy as you think. There are specific positions to […]

Petunias are a wonderful flowering annual. They grow and grow and keep on flowering all summer long. Plant them in a container on your patio and watch the magic. Hummingbirds love to eat the nectar from the Petunia flower, so it’s even more fun to watch. If you love petunias or other flowers, why not […]

Chickadees are adorable little birds measuring about 5 inches long and weight less than half an ounce. They can be found near the edge of the forest in the United States and Canada. They can handle cold weather with the right nest, so there’s no need for them to migrate. If you’re interested in Chickadee […]

You might have heard of the lavender plant because of its wonderful scent. Lavender flowers create an aroma that has been used as a perfume, to calm us through aromatherapy, even to deter mice, flies, and mosquitos. But you also can recognize it from its color and shape. Beautiful dainty purple petals sit atop a […]

Heron are fascinating large birds with an enormous wingspan. They may only weigh 3 to 6 lbs, but reach 2 to 3 feet in size with a wingspan of 5 to 6 feet! They are excellent at catching fish, spending their day in lakes, rivers, and ocean shorelines. Bring this bird to life with your […]

Beans are a delicious and nutritious food in the legume family. They have protein and fiber, potassium, and complex carbohydrates. They’re also low in fat sodium and cholesterol. There are a huge variety of beans, over 40,000 types in fact. So if you don’t like one, you’re sure to like another. To name just a […]

Rock climbing is a fun and challenging sport where you climb a mountainside or rock wall. The goal… to reach the top. People have been climbing mountains for centuries. It started in ancient times, but it wasn’t until 1987 that the first gym with a rock wall was opened. Rock climbing was finally declared an […]

The Mockingbird is a fascinating and clever little bird. It can mimic the songs of other birds. Up to 200 other bird songs! They sing happily all day long. Not only are they delightful to listen to, but they’re also helpful. They like to eat many bad bugs that can destroy your garden. If you […]

Ping Pong, aka Table Tennis, is a fun and popular sport worldwide. We believe it started in England but is most popular in Asia. It’s not just a recreational sport, Ping Pong is serious. It debuted at the Seoul Olympics in 1988 and has been included in the summer games ever since. If you’re a […]