The Forecast is Hot

I’m going to visit my parents in Michigan this week, and I made the assumption I would be able to wear a sweatshirt while there. That’s not the case according to the the weather forecast. Lower Michigan is supposed to be warmer on some days than it will be in North Carolina, where I currently…

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Blink, Blink, Blink!

It’s that time of the year, teacher friends—the time when fireflies put on a wonderful performance in yards and fields. Did you know that fireflies are present on every continent except Antarctica? They need a moist environment to thrive, which is why I have so many in my yard here in humid North Carolina. And…

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Science!

Today is Albert Einstein’s birthday and Celebrate Scientists Day! The pairing of the two is not coincidental. Einstein was born in 1879 in Ulm, Germany. He was a professor in many European cities before he renounced his German citizenship for political reasons and moved to the United States, where he ended up teaching at Princeton….

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Love Your Pet!

This Thursday, February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day! I have three spoiled cats (Ralph, Rufus, and Moose) who get loving every day, but I will certainly give them some extra treats this Thursday. They deserve all the love because I benefit from them so much! Did you know that having a pet can–…

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