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Minestrone, a soup to welcome the days of autumn

Minestrone, a soup to welcome the days of autumn

Minestrone, a soup to welcome the days of autumn

Body I have tears in my eyes, yet a smile on my face. My time working with Julia has been one of the highlights of my writing career. She has provided guidance, support, laughter, direction, and best of all, friendship.
George H.W. Bush Presidential Library | Situated on the A&M University campus, this library is also the Bush family gravesite, a tranquil space for honoring and remembering the life of President GeorgeH.W.Bush,FirstLadyBarbaraBushandtheirdaughter,Pauline Robinson“Robin”Bush. | ARCHIVES.GOV PHOTO

George H.W. Bush Presidential Library | Situated on the A&M University campus, this library is also the Bush family gravesite, a tranquil space for honoring and remembering the life of President GeorgeH.W.Bush,FirstLadyBarbaraBushandtheirdaughter,Pauline Robinson“Robin”Bush. | ARCHIVES.GOV PHOTO

Presidential Libraries hold knowledge and artifacts

Body “[Public] libraries should be open to all — except the censor.” – John F. Kennedy There are special libraries that hold knowledge and artifacts that no other library in the United States holds. These are the Presidential Libraries.
Famous Quotes from Anthony Bourdain

Famous Quotes from Anthony Bourdain

Famous Quotes from Anthony Bourdain

Body DON THOMPSONAnthony Bourdain was a famous television chef, traveler, writer. Part of the introduction of his television show was “…I travel, I write, I eat.” These are things I enjoy most, and so do most people.

Open Season

Body “Joe had always considered individual words as finite units of currency, and he believed in savings.” - C.J. Box- C.J. Box Our Book Club’s 1-year anniversary is this September. We will have read 12 books and have created an amazing book club family in that 1-year time frame.
ZUCCHINI ROLLATINI An Italian flavored recipe that brings a delightful taste with the combination of tangy tomato sauce, and zucchini stuffed with a dairy-free cream filling. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

ZUCCHINI ROLLATINI An Italian flavored recipe that brings a delightful taste with the combination of tangy tomato sauce, and zucchini stuffed with a dairy-free cream filling. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

Zucchini Rollatini makes a delightful taste of zucchini

Body In a typical summer, we would have an abundance of zucchini and other squash in our garden. However, for a couple of years we have dealt with squash bugs that have ultimately messed with our growing season. So, my zucchini adventures have been few and far between lately.
BOOK OF THE WEEK “Before the Coffee Gets Cold”, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, tells an intriguing story of four people, a coffee shop, and time-travel. | GOODREADS PHOTO

BOOK OF THE WEEK “Before the Coffee Gets Cold”, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, tells an intriguing story of four people, a coffee shop, and time-travel. | GOODREADS PHOTO

'Before the coffee gets cold'

Body “Never lend books, for no one ever returns them; the only books I have in my library are books that other folks have lent me.”Anatole FranceThe library is a wonderful invention that allows anyone to come in to sit, relax and read. A business that costs nothing to use.
Blueberry pancakes hold health benefits

Blueberry pancakes hold health benefits

Blueberry pancakes hold health benefits

Body Blueberries are high on the nutrition charts for their health benefits. They are full of vitamins, good for our hearts andbloodvessels,andtheyhelplowercholesterolandblood pressure, just to name a few. Frozen or fresh blueberries are equally good for our bodies. Both get an A+.
Summer reading awards ceremony

Summer reading awards ceremony

Summer reading awards ceremony

Body “ Books make great gis because they have whole worlds inside of them.” - Neil Gaiman The end has come to our summer reading event! We had the most magical time reading, attending classes andwinningprizes.Together our group of young readers read over 600 points.