The Economist: Diversity
Newly released Census data indicates that the US population is becoming increasingly diverse.
Newly released Census data indicates that the US population is becoming increasingly diverse.
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.
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.
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).
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 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.
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