Bearded dragons make wonderful pets. They are active during the day, and when adults are large enough to be allowed to roam the house for limited periods (i.e. until they start to get cold) without fear of disappearing into small hiding places, they obviously need to be supervised at all times. They also have the […]
Podcasting has all the ingredients to become a big tech trend. Podcasting started off with little fanfare, but it has the potential to become a giant wave due to a number of factors working in its favour. The word Podcast could have been roughly derived from iPod and streaming (it sure sounds like that to […]
Boxer dogs are a popular dog breed and have some distinctive behaviors of their own. However, Boxers do not exhibit many of the dog problems that are common among other dog breeds. Common distinctive behaviors found in boxer dogs are: Loyalty and self-confidence: The Boxer is friendly and very loyal to its owners, content to […]
The nutritional requirements of pets vary greatly depending on their age and needs. For example, puppies need to eat more protein than adult dogs. Older dogs don’t need much protein due to slowing metabolism. Royal Canin dog food is available in a variety of foods formulated to meet the needs of your dog or puppy. […]
Forgot to check your blood sugar level before eating? Even the best diabetes control can go haywire with a slip in memory. And sometimes, let’s face it, we really don’t forget. We just wanted to get to the food without the delay of a try. It’s easy to just eat and then say, “Oops! I […]
The annual cost of owning a dog can be quite high. It’s easy to see how costs add up when you have to pay for shots, vet visits, food, toys, food and water bowls, walkers, babysitters, trainers, therapists, leashes, collars…the list goes on. Owning a dog can cost between $1,675 and $4,800 a year, which […]
Personification is giving human traits to non-human things that cannot have those traits. Dogs can experience fear; therefore, writing about a fearful dog is not personification. Clouds cannot experience anger; therefore, “angry clouds” is personification. Writing a poem about a talking cat may have personification, but that doesn’t mean that the personification enhances the emotion […]
Scrapbookers just don’t have enough time. In a recent Twitter and Facebook poll, I asked what people’s biggest challenges with scrapbooking were, and the number one answer was “Not enough time!” Boy can I relate? With three young children, a home business, and a husband who would like to see me at least a few […]
The Cairnoodle is a mixed breed developed from a Cairn Terrier and a Miniature Poodle, so it has an appearance that includes characteristics of both breeds, weighing around 15 to 20 pounds and measuring between 10 and 15 inches. They are found in a variable mixture of cream, red, black and gray. Their life expectancy […]
We arrived in the land of 1,000 languages and 1,000 gods. At the Intercontinental, the women in my group are greeted with marigolds and marked with the typical red dot on their foreheads. This hotel is an oasis of luxury in a polluted city of 14 million people. Two days are spent touring Delhi. Must-see […]