World Apple Day

Day 2: Happy World Apple Day! What? You've never heard of it? That's understandable. It's primarily celebrated in the UK, although it's catching on here in the apple country of the Pacific Northwest. It recognizes both the ubiquitous apple and the orchards in which they are grown, celebrating the fruit in all its rich diversity of colours, flavours and textures. I will be doing my part, dancing with Sound & Fury Morris at Finnriver Cidery, and of course partaking of the excellent product for which they are known. Waitaminit here...GET OFF MY APPLE!

An Apple A Day

Day 16: I'm right out there with your drill sergeant when it comes to encouraging you to stay fit by engaging in a variety of physical exercise, but in addition to participating in active sports, you need to keep your brain trained as well. Even simple occupations such as putting together jigsaw puzzles, building model kits or following a needlework pattern stimulate synapses and keep them springy. Don't neglect the grey matter when you plan out your exercise routine!