April 15, 2008 by KellyH.

I just had the privilege of assisting (ever so slightly–I took photos) with a bird rescue. I’d noticed an American Avocet hanging around the pond at the local golf course, so I contacted the Tulsa Audubon Society and let them know. Today, on our way home from piano lessons, my son and I saw people at the pond trying to catch the bird. We stopped to see if we could help. The gentleman who lives across the street had a really good dog who also assisted. Here’s a few photos…

The Avocet is now being cared for by a veterinarian who specializes in rehabilitating wild animals.

Thanks go out to John Kennington, current President of the Tulsa Audubon Society, and Gail Storey, Vice-President.

And, of course, a special thanks to Zoe for her help in rescuing the Avocet!

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April 10, 2008 by KellyH.

While I was in California last month, I almost stepped on a Banana Slug. How I managed to miss it is a mystery, but when I doubled back from my walk (about 20 feet from where I found the slug) it was right there, bright as a banana! My kids would have LOVED to see it!

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April 3, 2008 by KellyH.

And that means time for the BIG sale!

Save 20% On All Weaver Curriculum Products For Homeschooling! Click Here!

Remember, all sales made through this blog, and through the Unofficial Weaver Pages, earn a commission for the site. Commissions are used to keep the site online. Excess monies go into the Blessing Fund. The Blessing Fund is a way to assist families who are struggling financially so they can obtain homeschooling materials. If you’d like to help bless someone, there is a box explaining how to do so on the front right of the site.

If you have the opportunity between purchasing new during the sale, and purchasing used, and the cost of new is out of your reach because of shipping costs, please contact me! I can help you get the new materials!

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