December 21, 2024

Saved at Sea Book Review

Saved at Sea by O.F. Walton tells of a grandfather and grandson, whom find a young girl, Timpey. Little did they know she would provide wonderful companionship, and put them “on the rock.”This story is descriptive, intense, and heartwarming. I suggest this book to anyone who enjoys edge-of-your-seat, yet uplifting stories.

December 21, 2024

Little Lord Fauntleroy Outline: Chapter 3

Ceddie gives more of his friends gifts, and says bye.
As a farewell gift, Dick gave Ceddie a red silk handkerchief.
Ceddie departs for England.

December 21, 2024

Little Lord Fauntleroy Outline: Chapter 2

At first, Ceddie doesn’t like the idea of being an earl, but then his mamma tells him his papa would wish it.
Ceddie gets out the news to Mr. Hobbs.
Mr. Havisham did not think Mrs. Errol or her son, Ceddie, would be very likeable, but when he meets them he is pleased.
Mr. Havisham watches Ceddie win a race.
Ceddie tells Mr. Havisham what he would do with his money if he were rich.
Ceddie is given money by his grandfather and gives money and dry goods to his poor friends.

December 20, 2024

Sourdough Pancakes

Great breakfast for a family of four! Pair with eggs and bacon for a tasty brunch.

Dry Ingredients: Wet Ingredients:

· 2 cups all-purpose flour · 1 1/2 cups or more milk*

· 2 teaspoons baking powder · 1 cup sourdough**

· 1 teaspoon baking soda · 1 preferably farm fresh egg

· 1/2-1 teaspoon salt · 2 tablespoons oil of choice

· about 1 1/2 tablespoons honey

Pour dry ingredients in large bowl and whisk.
Add the wet ingredients and combine.
Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto skillet, until filled to where you are comfortable flipping.
Cook till bubbling well and have golden brown tint, then flip.
Cook for about 1 minute more, keep in mind how done you and/or your family like your pancakes.
Don’t forget to turn off your griddle and transfer your pancakes onto a large plate. Enjoy with your preferred toppings!

*Any kind (e.g. almond, cow)

December 20, 2024

Magazine Travel Article

Have you ever been to the Isle of Skye? Well, if you haven’t I recommend you consider it! Today we will be discussing the Fairy Pools and not to be mistaken with Old Man of Stoer- the Old Man of Storr.

Let us begin with the Fairy Pools! They are an array of naturally occurring waterfalls and intense blue pools, at the end of the Cullin mountains on the Isle of Skye. The habitat of the Fairy Pools consists of many species of animals, including red deer, sheep, and rabbits. There is also a great many birds such as ravens and turnstones, whom live on a rather rocky terrain. Since it is downstream from mountains the water is often cool.

December 20, 2024

Little Lord Fauntleroy Summary: Chapter 1

At the beginning of Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Cedric’s English father died leaving his American wife and young son alone. Ceddie made friends with all he met even with the grocery-man, Mr.Hobbs, who was considered the crossest creature alive. Ceddie and Mr. Hobbs were quite interested in politics. One day, something strange happened, and it was in fact the same day Ceddie had been talking to Mr. Hobbs about England. Mr. Hobbs said some severe things about the aristocracy. In the midst of their conversation, Ceddie and Mamma’s maid and friend, Mary, alerted Ceddie,”The misthress is wantin’ yez.” When he reached his home the was a coupé by the door and someone was in the parlor with Mamma. This chapter ends in suspense with a stranger in the house, a car by the house, and Mamma sobbing.

December 20, 2024

Little Lord Fauntleroy Summary: Chapter 4

In Chapter 4 of Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Cedric’s mother informed him that his home was not to be hers. At first he took it very hard, but his mother managed him so sweetly and lovingly, and made him feel that she would be so near him, that after awhile he ceased to be oppressed by the fear of any real parting. Ceddie however was not told the reasoning behind this arrangement. Then Mr. Havisham and Ceddie discussed Cedric’s grandfather, the Earl. Ceddie once again made friends with all he met, though this time it was on a voyage. Several days later, Ceddie, Mamma, Mary, and Mr. Havisham arrived at the lodge in which Mamma and Mary were to stay. Cedric stayed for the night; he go to one of his granfather’s castles tomorrow morning. Later in the evening, Mr. Havisham had a talk with the Earl about Ceddie. Mr. Havisham did not tell the Earl much, so he could form his own opinion of his grandson.

December 20, 2024

Little Lord Fauntleroy Outline: Chapter 8

Ceddie learned how to ride his pony, which he enjoyed immensely.
Ceddie, Wilkin,and the pony became close friends.
Ceddie and the Earl help a lame boy.
Ceddie gave Dearest a beautiful carriage.
Ceddie wrote to Mr.Hobbs.

December 20, 2024

Little Lord Fauntleroy Summary: Chapter 7

In Chapter 7, Lord Fauntleroy went to his grandfather’s church for the first time. It was a large congregation that morning, for those who normally didn’t go went in hopes of seeing, meeting, and learning more of their future Earl. The onlookers who remembered Ceddie’s father exclaimed, “He’s the Captain over again!” Once Ceddie and his grandfather, Earl of Dorincourt, were seated Ceddie discovered his mother was in sight and two stone carved figures. On the tablet by them this was written: “Here lyeth ye bodye of Gregorye Arthure Fyrst Earle of Dorincourt allsoe of Alisone Hildegarde hys wyfe.” The little lord thought he might have got his spelling from them. Later Ceddie told his grandfather something Dearest had tol him the previous day. Then Mr. Higgins came to thank Ceddie for becoming his “landlord.” Finally, Fauntleroy jumped in the carriage and it rolled down the green lane.

October 11, 2024

Dominican Republic

A little smaller in size than the state of Georgia, the Dominican Republic offers visitors more than just serene beaches. Found on the eastern position of Hispaniola, the Caribbean island; accompanying the island of Haiti. The tallest mountain point in the Caribbean is located in the Cordillera Central, where there is very dense forested mountain ranges.

The Dominican Republic’s Lake, known as Lake Enriquillo, is the only saltwater lake on earth in which crocodiles can be found, and is also the biggest natural lake as well as the shallowest Caribbean elevation. Each winter great quantitys of humpback whales retreat to their warm waters.