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Beatrix Potter, Naturalist

Many people know of the famous Beatrix Potter through her delightful children’s books, most notably The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

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Box Turtles Are Unique Among Their Peers

A rustle in the grass outside the window points attention to a small pile of leaves moving in slow spurts across the ground.

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The Cycle of Sensitivity

Have you ever ventured a little too far into a popular Facebook thread?

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Survival And Change

At the tender age of 27, I have a better grasp on the reality of life and death than many people who are decades older than myself.

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Summer at FPL: Once, Twice, Thrice with Authors and Heroes

Summertime and Fayetteville Public Library offer heroes, heroines and escapes from the ordinary with three diverse author events.

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Caring for Outdoor Cats

In addition to cruelty, the American Humane Association has listed numerous threats to outdoor cats, including: feline leukemia, AIDS, and feline infectious peritonitis.

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On The Subject Of The Duggars

This is going to be a hard article. It’s going to be hard to write, and in all likelihood it’s going to be hard to read.

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Five Ways to Embrace the Patterns of Late Spring

As strong winds continue to sweep over the Ozark hills, we’re left with new air. Spring, a time of change and renewal, is a chance for us to mimic nature in its process of opening to abundance.

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The Comic Book TV Season’s End

Another year’s worth of television has gone by, and as everyone gears up for the final episode of their favorite show, I thought I’d take a minute to look back on the network fare that have already come and gone, and a couple that never got the chance.

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Horrific Honeysuckle

One mustn’t beat around the bush about honeysuckle.