I’ve discovered I am a better parent to my Molson than I am to my other children. It’s a harsh truth to become aware of, an even harsher truth to admit to one self and an even harder truth to put down in print! While always priding myself on being a compassionate loving person apparently I am not as open as I always thought I was. At least not with people, to Molson and my Dawn before him and Tawny before her I have always had these long open, no holds bar conversations, something I don’t do with anyone not my children not even my husband. Oh I tell him things but with Molson I tell him everything I don’t censure one iota!

In a recent study by the University of California, antibiotics given to cows were traced throughout their waste stream. Although not the first study to be done on the extensive use of antibiotics, especially on dairy cows, this study found that most antibiotics broke down before reaching ground water. This is good news for individuals who use well-water and live near dairy operations. The study did not look into the effects on surface water, marine life, or other species and areas of the environment impacted by the antibiotics.

When dreaming up their tabletop aesthetic, many hostesses immediately imagine brightly colored blooming flowers as part of the repertoire. However, fresh green ferns lend a light, crisp tropical feel to any table. When using ferns aim to keep things simple. Just a few sprigs of fern look modern when paired with glass containers, clean white linens and just a few earth-colored accents, such as a burlap runner.