Geocaching/Earthcaching

While I’ve been geocaching for years both all over the US and in other countries, I have just recently discovered earchcaching. An earthcache is a natural geologic formation, so nothing is hidden at these sites. Instead, to get credit for finding one of these,...

Zentangles!

A library visit in Arlington Heights, Illinois, provided me with something new to try… Zentangles! It’s a form of meditation and art, I suppose. I just enjoy creating them. There are a few “rules” and named patterns. Some I like; some I...

Priyaa: Another Great Little Restaurant in St. Louis

Priyaa Indian Cuisine at 1910 McKelvey Road, Maryland Heights, MO. If you like Indian food, this is a MUST. I ordered Masala Dosa with no idea of what it was. The waitress’ comment was “Wow!” My reaction was uh oh, what’s wrong? Nothing wrong,...

Hidden Gem Vegan Cafe in St. Louis

Sweetart at 2203 South 39th Street is a great place to stop and spend awhile. It is a cafe, bakeshop, and art studio. cbabibayoc is the artist whose work is displayed on the walls. And 8×10 prints of his work are also for sale. Once discovered, you will want to...
Happy Unbirthday Maria Sybilla Merian!

Happy Unbirthday Maria Sybilla Merian!

It is generally assumed that Maria Sybilla’s birthday was April 2, 1647, however that is the day she was baptized. Because the death rate of babies was so high back then, most babies were baptized two days after birth. Therefore…Happy Unbirthday, Maria...