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The pomegranate is one of the oldest fruits and has deep roots in both biblical and Judaic history. In fact, many scholars debate whether the apple in the Garden of Eden was in fact a pomegranate.  They are a fascinating fruit … Continue reading →

Diane’s Backyard (Boca Raton, FL) It is about shadow and light and a disappearing act by the Moon but since we know how the “magic” works  (unlike our ancestors) we can appreciate the beauty. A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon … Continue reading →

Love this quote for the holiday season and gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness.  To an opponent, tolerance.  To a friend, your heart.  To a customer, service.  To all, charity.  To every child, a good example.  To yourself, respect. —  Oren … Continue reading →

My first Celebrity Tomato picked and consumed December 13, 2010.  I was delighted with the color and texture.  It had the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness.  The quality of fruit picked in your garden when ripe will surpass anything available on … Continue reading →

Thanks Margo, Kaylin, Brendon and Trae for the creative centerpieces at Thanksgiving Dinner and thank you Ken and Norma and family for inviting us every year to your annual celebration of tradition and festivity.  The food is always delicious and the company … Continue reading →

Let us make this Thanksgiving Feast the one where we rekindle the traditional spirit of a Feast.  Let us enjoy the spiritual and physical benefits of “breaking bread” with friends, family and relatives.  Let us reflect upon the blessings in our life and express our appreciation … Continue reading →

Growing up in New Jersey, you are proud of your tomatoes. In my recent quest to grow my own tomatoes (Celebrity, Big Boy, Better Boy and Cherokee Purple), I have learned much about the 7500 different varieties of tomatoes and … Continue reading →

This is not Kill Bill or the Karate Kid.  This is the 2010 Seibukai Shiai Dojo (“Pure Heart”)  Tournament hosted at the Delray Community Center last weekend where all ages and ranks from the Little Dragons to the “Black Mambas” competed on technique, strength and … Continue reading →

Friday, November 12, 2010, Diane’s Backyard (A toad rescued from jacuzzi.) Saturday, November 13, 2010, Jupiter, FL–Weekend at Rick’s Fish Camp Laughing Therapy Group and a Patient Surfer Playing Banjo (8:00 am Jupiter, FL) Sunday, November 14, 2010–Nature Conservancy, Blowing Rock Preserve-Jupiter Island