Now your kids have one up on you. You know how you say their brains will turn to mush from so many computer games?  That’s not necessarily true anymore.

We all know how healthy blueberries are for us.  Blueberries are relatively easy to grow.  They can even be grown in containers for those who are short on garden space.

Stronger bones, a better immune system, protection from some cancers, lower blood pressure, clearer skin, and a healthier brain. These are just a few of the apparent benefits of the strangest of vitamins—vitamin D. Unlike all other vitamins, vitamin D is made by our bodies, but it requires sunshine.

The Greek Salad is the common component of a Greek meal.  It is made with wedges of tomatoes, sliced (and, typically, peeled,) cucumber, green bell peppers, red onion, sliced or cubed feta cheese, and kalamata olives, typically seasoned with salt, pepper and dried oregano, and dressed with olive oil.  Here is an example of your basic Greek Salad:

It’s been awhile since I’ve been truly amazed by a product but that’s exactly what happened with this month’s fix-it-up project.  I have stained wood baseboards and doors throughout my house.  Over the years, they’ve become scratched from all sorts of things – the vacuum, an unruly dog guest, moving furniture, and assorted mystery scratches – to the point of cringing when you look at them.