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Living in an active adult community, I realize that a key component of remaining active and vital is to not stop being active and vital. This is a major part of maintaining health. It is fortunate that Georgetown and Sun City Texas both offer many opportunities
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Memorial Day, the beginning of summer, and what better way to celebrate and cool off in the 100 degree temperatures than to go for a swim? There are four wonderful outdoor seasonal pools operated by the City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Departments.
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Before the weather gets too hot, this is a great time to get out and enjoy the fresh air. REI in Round Rock always has some interesting and free classes that can help make your outdoor experience even better. As Spring comes into full-swing, what better
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I've always had a fascination with glass. A glass is an amorphous solid that transforms into a liquid upon heating. The most familiar type of glass, used for centuries in windows and drinking vessels, is soda-lime glass, made of about 75% silica (SiO
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I received an email recently from the big arts and craft chain, Michael's , that May is National Scrapbook Month. I started thinking, "Why is that?" Who made this declaration anyway? Not only that, but May 1st is National Scrapbook Day.
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I am about ready to do a rain dance! We need rain so badly that if it ever comes I want to save some. I have wanted a rain barrel for a long time. I know it sounds strange, but I like the idea of harvesting rain water and saving it for use on my garden
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Did anyone else think this was weird that this year we had both a lunar eclipse on the Winter Solstice and now a Super Moon on the Spring Equinox? I took a look at the Super Moon the other night and it was big and shiny but I did not notice a significant
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I loved the PBS series "The National Parks" by Ken Burns. It was six episodes that were filmed over six years and the history was fascinating and the cinematography breathtaking. The parks were indeed America's best idea and they are even
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Irish cuisine evolved from centuries of social and political change. The cuisine takes its influence from the crops grown and animals farmed in its temperate climate. The introduction of the potato in the second half of the 16th century heavily influenced
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The weather is warm and it's time to get active again. I like bicycle riding...and that is exactly what I do, ride while someone human is pedaling. I can only imagine that even a simple machine like a bicycle can be difficult to maintain or repair
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Spring is a time for renewal, refreshing, rebirth, and cleansing. After huddling all winter long and letting the elements have their way with things, it is time to trim away any damage, wash away grit and grime, replant, repaint, and bring life back to
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After a week of warm temperatures, I have noticed the unmistakable signs of spring. The sweet aroma of the wild plum tree blooming in the backyard is surrounded with buzzing bees and flitting butterflies. I even noticed on my short walk to the mailbox
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Celebrate Mardi Gras on the square in Georgetown this Friday! The Georgetown Winery is hosting a costume party with live music, prizes, party favors and lots more. The Georgetown Winery is the first and most award-winning winery in Williamson County.
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Have you ever wondered how florists do what they do with flowers? Informal arrangements of wildflowers or garden roses are nice but everyone loves getting something that could actually be described as "an arrangement". There are some tricks
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"The Country Soaper", Elin Criswell, is making a soapmaking presentation this Monday, Feb. 28th. There is a craft to making soap although you can easily buy a kit at craft stores for making simple glycerin soaps. But this is different; this
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