Monthly Archives: August 2012

Mississippi Monday

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Liza

Most people think of Kansas when they think about famous actress and singer Judy Garland, who starred as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, but did you know she was born on the Mississippi?  Judy Garland was born in Grand … Continue reading →

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Food Friday

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Liza

Ever heard of a drupe?  Drupes are a special kind of fruit that have a pit or stone at its center or core.  Fruits in the drupe group include olives, mangoes, cherries, peaches, plums, apricots, and  nectarines. Join us on … Continue reading →

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Thinker Thursday

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Liza

So, how do you tell time?  The first inventions to tell what time of day it was were sundials and shadow clocks, invented by the ancient Babylonians and Egyptians.  The problem?  They only worked during daylight.  The Greeks and Chinese … Continue reading →

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