hot-tubbing monkeys

Japanese macaque snow monkeys have red faces and bottoms and love to soak in hot spring waters.  You can watch them below as they hang out at Jigokudani Monkey Park in Japan, or actually watch them live via webcam. 

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actor Jimmy Stewart reads his poem about his dog Beau

Enjoy this beautifully written poem read by its author, actor Jimmy Stewart, about his dog Beau, on the Johnny Carson's Tonight show in 1981.

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National Margarita Day is February 22

Tomorrow is National Margarita Day!


You won't fail with this SuperSimple recipe for a Classic Margarita.

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image ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

praying dog

This dog is trained to pray before he eats.

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signposts photo gallery

signposts direct you around the world

A signpost--or multi direction sign--tells you both the direction and the distance to another place.  I’ve always been fascinated by them but waited way too long to start photographing them.  More . . .

This signpost was spotted in the infamous and lovely Wrynose Pass in England’s Lake District, on the way to Muncaster Castle.

English signpost

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image ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

crochet some sweet hearts

You'd better get busy and start crocheting your heart out if you want to have some of these sweet crocheted hearts handy to give to your valentines next week. 
Pattern here.

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