Honeybees are important insects because of their contributions to agriculture and the environment. They are essential to the pollination of food crops and for biodiversity. These fascinating creatures are pollinators, social creatures, vegetarians, a non-native species, productive, and on the decline. | Read More →

Tomatoes are called love apples for a good reason. There are lots of things to love about them, but ten of them stand out. Tomatoes are fun to grow, a superfood, connected to the past, mysterious, often given cool names, the subject of a Supreme Court case, available in all sorts of sizes, grown and eaten everywhere in the world, colorful, and the source of controversy about their pronunciation. And beyond all those positives, tomatoes taste delicious. | Read More →

Ex-pats residing in Ecuador can avail themselves of the vast beauty of the country. But this country is also a land of great needs due to poverty and lack of government help. Volunteering time to assist organizations which address identified needs is a great way to give back. The talent or expertise should be identified as well as the general category or help to provide. Researching volunteer opportunities can be done via word of mouth or via the internet. Sample opportunities with contact information are provided in the article. Volunteering is a win-win proposition which provides the volunteer with satisfaction and organization with much needed help. | Read More →

Online meetings via Zoom are now common. A few simple steps should be followed to achieve success in this meeting format. Participants must be prepared not only to access the meeting but to utilize the technology to take part in it. They should also be appropriately dressed for the meeting and have eliminated distractions for other participants. Taking these actions allows participants to zoom to Zoom success. | Read More →

When legal issues arise, the task of retaining an attorney looms. A successful resolution of those issues requires that the right attorney be hired. Locating such an attorney can be a straightforward process if a few simple steps are followed. The type of case to be handled must be determined, an attorney who can handle that type of case must be identified, and the identified attorney must be assessed for cost, competence, and compatibility. | Read More →

Receiving a gift? A wonderful experience. Having to write a thank you note for it? Not so great an experience. People dread having to write an expression of gratitude, but they do not have to shy away this task. Following a few simple guidelines will make meeting this societal expectation not only more understandable but also more manageable. | Read More →