A Dad's Point
of View

Bruce Sallan and sons

Facing The Summertime Blues

Each summer poses unique challenges for parents and kids. This summer is no different for my family as we’re moving sometime just before school starts in the fall. Everyone knows about the joys of moving, and we’re happy with the new house that we think we have. The deal is yet to close, as of this writing, but it’s looking good.
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Be The Architect of Your Own Life

What is life? At one time or another, everyone ponders this topic. After all, we all have only one life to live and want to make the most out of it. We often read stories and books about other people to inspire and enrich ourselves in the hope that they will help us to find our perfect life. But all too often, we get so carried away searching for an ideal life that we forget to live.
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Reflections
From the East

Qin Sun Stubis

Food For Thought

Kate Oakland

Fascinating Fig Facts

Figs are a member of the mulberry family and are the sweetest of all fruits with a 59% sugar content! (No wonder I love them.) The flower of the fig is actually inside the fruit so there are no blossoms on the trees. They are also the only fruit that needs to fully ripen on the tree. Dried figs are actually left on the tree to dry, and then once picked, left in the hot Aegean sun for another couple of days. more...

Q: I am thinking about getting a young cockatiel as a pet. What things should I consider before I get a pet bird?

A: I am glad that you wrote prior to adopting a bird. Many people like the idea of a pet bird because they may feel they don't have enough time for a dog, cat or other pet. Pet birds actually require as much time as a dog and more time than a typical cat. Birds are interactive, social and sentient pets. In the wild, they are rarely alone and enjoy much social interaction with fellow flock members.
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Paws and Claws

Dr. Frank Lavac
MS, DVM, ABVP-Avian