All dogs can become stressed but what we may not realize is the extent to which we, as pet owners, create stress in our dog. Here is an excerpt from Dr. Karen Becker, Healthy Pets, of some stress triggers than may surprise you. You can view the entire article at http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2015/10/12/stress-triggers-for-dogs.aspx. Punishing for behaving like…
Features, May 2016
Humans = Stress
Features, May 2016
Word of the Month
Visceral David Zapatka Do you occasionally find yourself having a gut reaction to a comment or situation you are exposed to? Do you notice yourself or others having immediate strong emotional reactions to stimuli with no basis in logic, reason or intellect? These reactions/emotions are described as visceral, this month’s word. Visceral – adjective vis·cer·al ˈvi-sə-rəl,…
Features, May 2016
Conservation Corner
Pauline Lee Why is organic produce healthier than fertilizer grown produce? While they may appear no different from each other, their biochemical composition may have important differences. They both have common constituents such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Organic produce, however, has micronutrients that fertilizer grown produce lacks. These components are vital for total health.…
Features, May 2016
Speaking of Art
Being an artist is complicated business. First of all, artists are emotional and sensitive. We want you to like what we create. In our beginnings, we create works of art and wonder why we can’t paint exactly like someone else. Take Rembrandt, for instance. He painted pearls, brocade or lace like no other. Degas’…
Features, May 2016
Bucket list fly fishing adventure
Generals, May 2016
Upcoming programs at Ed Robson Branch Library
Programs are blooming at the Ed Robson Branch Library in May! Join us for the following: Monday, May 9 at 1:00 p.m. – Remembering D-Day The most difficult military invasion in history, D-Day, began just after midnight on June 6, 1944. Terry Mindham will present and explain a photographic look at the events and places…