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Cinco de Mayo

If anyone ever asks you, “When is Cinco de Mayo?” don’t fall for it—just remember when you learned to count to ten in Spanish: uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco …

Cinco de Mayo is of course Spanish for the 5th of May.

Cinco de Mayo, 1901 poster, Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, bking

Here are a couple of things we should know about this holiday:

At our local bar it may be just a day to …

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spirits lifted by a crane

A recent visit to the blog of my biologist buddy Jennifer Bové piqued my interest in whooping cranes.

Throughout the past year, these big, beautiful endangered birds have created quite a buzz among environmentalists, landowners, and—believe it or not—the Federal Aviation Adminstration (FAA).

Let’s just say, feathers were ruffled … 

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Midnight in Paris

For some of my Geography journal entries, my friend, Alyson Oüten, takes you around the globe, from her backyard in Boise, Idaho, to the streets of Europe and beyond. Today, she is off to Paris to enjoy the exquisite cuisine, famous architecture, works of art, and chic fashion scene, ending with a French surprise. So without further adieu, take it from here, Aly. It’s all yours!!!!!

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How about a little potty talk?

Sidewalks, boardwalks, paths, and …

Potties!

I can hear you now:

Meg has gone a little cuckoo today.

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