M. Ray Perryman
The Economist: Diversity
Wed, 08/25/2021 - 6:10pm
Newly released Census data indicates that the US population is becoming increasingly diverse.
M. Ray Perryman
Newly released Census data indicates that the US population is becoming increasingly diverse.
Back-to-school prep this year includes steps for sanitizing supplies. Photo from Metro Creative
Backpacks are useful tools for students and adults alike. From hiking supplies to school books to sports equipment, backpacks can store just about anything. As veritable workhorses, they’re bound to get dirty and can benefit from periodic cleaning.
Boldly Coral geraniums is making its debut in 2022. Here it is a mixed partnership with Diamond Snow euphorbia, Superbells Watermelon Punch calibrachoa, Color Coded Orange You Awesome echinacea and Illusion Emerald Lace ornamental sweet potato.
Boldly Coral geraniums and Superbena Whiteout verbena make a stunning complementary partnership.
This Eastern Tiger Swallowtail has inserted his proboscis or drinking straw into the flower of the Boldly Coral geranium. Photos by Norman Winter
The Garden Guy is ‘Boldly’ going into August with geraniums blazing. I could also say I am going into August with ‘Boldly geraniums blazing. It wasn’t too long ago that August and Geraniums in the South would have been the definition of a garden oxymoron. Boldly geraniums have changed all of that.
My journey last week took me to a reunion of friends who shared a journey in an Infantry Rifle Company 54 years ago in Vietnam. The only thing better than a friend is an old friend.
Orange juice makes this whole wheat waffles recipe a must for weekends or brunch. Photo from Metro Creative
August 24 is National Waffle Day: A whole day to celebrate the wonders of waffles. While the dinner table might be where families catch up and share stories of their day, breaking bread at breakfast time can be just as enjoyable. That’s especially true when families take the time to create homemade breakfasts, such as the following recipe for “Orange Whole-Wheat Waffles with Yogurt and Fresh Berries” from Susie Cushner’s “Sunday Brunch” (Chronicle Books).
The Charles S. Cock House, home of the Cottage Kitchen Luncheon. Photo by Celeste Hollister
One man’s junk is another man’s treasures, but none will find any junk in the Heritage Association of San Marcos treasure sale on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Every room in the Charles S. Cock House Museum, home of the Cottage Kitchen, is chock full of curated collections and high-end treasures.
Dr. Bruce Smith, Rotarian. Submitted photo
Dr. Bruce Smith became a Rotarian 30 years ago in Fairbanks, Alaska. Currently, he’s the president of the Rotary chapter in San Marcos during the service organization’s centennial year.
I have good news and bad news on various environmental issues.
Above, an Hermanos lunch special, which included a beef filled enchilada topped with melted cheese, a chalupa, rice, refried beans and a drink for just $9. Below, Hermanos's migas plate. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter & Nick Castillo
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