We had so many snow ds that we had learned a lot about the different kinds of snow. Some of the snow we had was perfect for making a snowman or snowballs. Other snows would not pack into a ball, so you couldn't do anything with it. And some snow ended up wia thick crust of ice on top, which make playing in the snow … Continue reading the story "Building a Snowman"
Post Archives from the ‘Environment and/or Green’ Category
Winter Yard Work
My aunt called our house today. She lives in Tennesee. She was telling us that they've had so much rain this month that they have not been able to get outside and rake up the leaves in their yard. This really bothers her. she likes to have a nice looking yard and the leaves are laying in layers and bunches out there - taunting her. So today she is expecting a … Continue reading the story "Winter Yard Work"
Shooting wolves from airplanes
I was shocked to discover that Alaska encourages its citizens to cull their wolf population by allowing them to shoot the wolves from airplanes! I was reading an article about that today on a website that I discovered today called salon.com. The article was talking about the controversy surrounding that situation, and how Sarah Palin ties into the controversy. I think that shooting anything from … Continue reading the story "Shooting wolves from airplanes"
Tainted milk in China
I was so surprised to read in the Time.com website that China's milk problem has expanded to beyond baby formula to the general milk supply! The chemical melamine, which causes kidney stones and kidney failure has been found in the milk of the three largest milk companies in China! I sure hope that the investigations are successful and the guilty parties spend the rest of … Continue reading the story "Tainted milk in China"
School buses
Well, school has started again, which means that drivers are seeing the school buses out on the road again. Due to new restrictions, and fuel economy, all of the buses have been governed down to have a maximum speed limit of only 45 mph! This is a real drag when you are in a hurry and find yourself stuck behind a school bus when you are … Continue reading the story "School buses"