Veteran's are being noticed

First, just a shout out for the National Parks System for recognizing veterans on Veteran's Day...in honor of those of us that served, they will allow free entrance to all of the almost 400 National Parks on 11 November 2010...there is always something to be seen, in almost every state.

We will be on our long awaited honeymoon in Hawaii at that time, so we may just have to go over and see Pearl Harbor.

Although Pearl Harbor is not one a National Park or a National Monument, it is a fitting place to visit on Veterans Day!

Additionally, there are 8 true National Parks and Monuments in the Hawaiian Islands, and we will probably go see one or two of them also.



Another point of interest found in the news today, even the United Nations is becoming active in combatting losses in the plant and animal world due to human-caused environmental issues. They say we are facing the worst extinction rate in the last 65 million years, since the dinosaurs were here. Nations and business are prompted to take increased steps to protect and restore ecosystems. (Unfortunely, some cannot be brought back...my example, Glen Canyon.)

Birds: This is the show season, so a little extra safflower in your mix will add to appearance, and weekly baths are very important even with the tempratures dropping off a little.

Honey: Although not a fan of Chardonnays per se, I really enjoyed one this weekend, and the visitor from the Northeast didn't recognize it as being the same wine they get back there...makes one wonder about regional availability from wineries.