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ur crisp Tehachapi autumn mornings are around the corner. It is the perfect time to look back with gratitude at all the sweet, summery moments from the last few months. Are you ready to push into autumn with high spirits? Well, we certainly are. There is so much we want to share and we are doing just that with even more stories from our community. You may have noticed that the magazine is a little heavier this month. There are additional pages and content for you to enjoy. If you are thinking of buying or selling an equestrian property, Realtor Doug Slavin with Miramar International Tehachapi is the horse property expert you want to call. We are excited to have the new Health Beat column! Laura Sabedra of Bakersfield Heart Hospital has shared interesting facts about the heart, of which you might not be aware. If you have a pet companion, you don’t want to miss Expert Contributor Bob Vella of Penny Pet Products talking about the importance of rotating your pet’s food. In this issue, local resident Diana Wade shares her advice on the importance of writing a will; Susie Crooke of Tangleweed Farm gives us the skinny on succulents; Jill Jack entrances us with her reflection on trees, and more. Happy autumn!
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y love for charcuterie started with a group of Tehachapi moms who got together and shared food while our kids played. It was my turn to host brunch for everyone, and I thought, “why not serve charcuterie for brunch?” Soon every surface in the kitchen was covered in delicious food. We snacked, sipped and had a great time, and I knew I had hit on something amazing. Charcuterie is essentially a beautiful plate of delicious food that brings people together and encourages conversation and making memories. It can be served at any time and at any occasion, and your imagination is the limit. Here are my professional tips on creating the perfect board.
Cheese I like to start with the cheese. Choose three cheeses that you think are unique and delicious. Include a fourth cheese that is milder, like a havarti and a fifth spreadable cheese like a fresh goat cheese or brie. An example would be an apricot wensleydale, an English cheddar with caramelized onion, an aged white cheddar, and a havarti for all to enjoy.
Cured Meats Choose two to three preserved meats that range in flavors and textures. Peppered salami, prosciutto, sopressata, pepperoni, and a dry cured sausage are popular meats to choose from.
Fruits and Nuts Fresh organic fruit that is easy to pop in your mouth is key to a show stopping board. If you can, source a variety of fruit from a local farm, orchard or farmer’s market. Grapes, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, cherries, and other juicy options are fantastic. You’ll want three to four kinds of nuts as well. Examples that I use often are pistachios, smoked almonds and candied pecans to add depth of flavor.
Pickled and Preserved Condiments Include a few artisan pickles, mild olives or spicy carrots. Olives can be salt bombs, so it’s a good idea to keep them to a minimum. 6
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TIP: Dry raspberries immediately after washing them to preserve their integrity. When drying other fruits like grapes, leave them a little moist and then place them near the cheeses. This helps keep the cheeses from drying out.
Palate Cleanser I like to use milk chocolate covered espresso beans as a palate cleanser, but certain fruits and plain crackers also work well. No matter what you decide, it’s important to include something to help guests transition from one strong flavor to the next.
Sweet Treats Guests are always surprised to see sweet bites sprinkled on the board. Treats I like to add include lemon cream covered almonds, dark chocolate covered acai berries, small jars of local honey, jams and marmalades, and a bite of chocolate brownie.
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n recent years the American public has become enamored with honey bees, specifically Apis Mellifera, the European Honey Bee. You can see “save the bees” bumper stickers going down the highway, t-shirts with honey bee art and documentaries depicting how important these social insects are to agriculture. Honey bees have become the pollinator spokes-bug too, often acting as a common mascot for pollinators in general. Above all they are known for their honey, something they do better than any other bee species on earth. Aside from being excellent pollinators and honey producers, what makes the honey bee so special? For starters that spoonful of honey on your morning toast might be more special than you realized. To the bees, honey is an effective and important tool in surviving winter. A strong colony can produce over a hundred pounds in the warmer months, saving plenty to get through the cold months. According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, a honey bee produces about 1/12th of a teaspoon in her lifetime and it takes roughly 2 million flower visits to gather enough nectar to make a pound of honey.
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Since the process is so intensive, colonies often produce over a hundred pounds of honey a year, the colony requires a huge workforce. Colonies range from 10,000 to 80,000 workers. All those workers are hatched from eggs laid by a single queen whose sole responsibility is laying hundreds of eggs a day. The Extension Foundation has reported that queens lay an average of 1,500 eggs a day depending on seasonal and environmental factors. All that hard work takes its toll. Warm season bees, who do the bulk of this work, only live six weeks while their cold season sisters can live for a few months. Surprisingly, the queens who are busy laying 1,500 eggs a day can live for 3-4 years. You may have noticed that I have been referring to the queen and worker bees as exclusively female. Drones are the only male bees and there are only a couple dozen of them in each colony. They are haploid, meaning they only have genetic material from one parent, in this case the queen. Their only purpose in life is to pass that genetic information on to a mating queen from a different colony, and then die. If they don’t accomplish their purpose by the time winter rolls around, the worker bees kick them out of the hive and leave them to the elements. Honey bees are fascinating and humanity has been trying to learn their secrets for a very long time. Even the ancient Romans wrote extensively about them. If you want something a little more modern than Columella’s “Res Rustica,” I suggest “The Beekeepers’ Bible” by Richard Jones. The book contains excellent sections on beekeeping history and bee biology along with a wealth of beekeeping knowledge. You can also find numerous resources on the University of Guelph’s Honey Bee Research Centre website and YouTube channel.
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Lorna and Boyd have shared countless adventures, and they’re just getting started. Photo by Chris Scotti
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ehachapi captivates intrepid travelers as they climb out and away from hot, dry, crowded cities and into fresh mountain air and wide open spaces. It seems that every resident has their own unique story about how they discovered our paradise and made it their home. The story of how Boyd and Lorna Nyberg made Tehachapi their home is a favorite and their experience speaks to how they live each day, in the moment. Thirty years ago, Boyd and Lorna were traveling with their 10
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children across California, driving through the eastern Sierra, stopping in Yosemite and enjoying this wild and wonderful state. They were looking for land to eventually build on, but they hadn’t found anything that felt right to them. Once they hit Bakersfield, they decided to avoid Los Angeles and take highway 58 over the mountain. The family was in awe of the mountains and their curiosity soon had them driving into downtown Tehachapi, talking to a real estate agent, and looking for property. BestVersionMedia.com
A morning of searching left them disappointed and hungry, so they bid the agent goodbye and found a beautiful oak tree on a lot in Stallion Springs to have a picnic. The incredible view overlooking Arvin and Bakersfield captured Lorna’s attention. “This is really the kind of land I’ve always wanted,” she told Boyd as he schlepped a large cooler of food and drink over to the tree, where their two toddlers giggled and played. It was picturesque, but Boyd has his doubts. “There isn’t any way we can afford this land, and there isn’t even a ‘For Sale’ sign anywhere. Let’s just eat some lunch and enjoy the view.” So Lorna corralled the kids and they all enjoyed a lovely picnic. As they were packing up, something caught Lorna’s eye and out of the tall grass near the road she pulled a hand-written sign advertising the sale of the land. As soon as they were able, they called the number on the sign and learned that the owner had been trying to sell the lot for over a year to help his wife continue law school. They came to an arrangement where Boyd and Lorna made payments to purchase the land. Boyd sold his Harley Davidson motorcycle to acquire the down payment, and they were on their way to living in Tehachapi. Lorna was born in Thunder Bay, Canada and grew up wanting to help people. As a young adult, she decided to become an RN and poured every ounce of her heart and energy into that work. She quickly found a job working with indigenous populations in a community situated 200 miles north of the arctic circle. “I loved working with the native people,” Lorna said. “The job gave me a lot of autonomy and I learned so much.” Lorna’s love for working with families and small communities inspired her to become a family nurse practitioner in later years. Boyd was born in Winnipeg and had a gift for the arts from the very beginning. While his classmates in high school were trying to figure out what they wanted to do, Boyd felt very secure in his desire to
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study art. After traveling around Europe for a year, Boyd returned to apply for college and was promptly denied. “Their response uprooted me,” said Boyd. “I hit a brick wall.” He traveled to Banff Springs and worked at a motor hotel over the summer while he re-oriented himself. There, he got an unexpected phone call. “My mother called and said that I had been accepted and was on a waiting list for the Ontario College of Art and Design. I had already planned to move to Holland to visit a dear friend of mine, so my mother asked if I was going to seize this opportunity to attend art school. I will never forget standing in the hallway with the phone up to my ear thinking ‘the answer you give to this question is going to change your life.’ I hitchhiked back to Toronto and enrolled in art school.” As a young art scholar, Boyd chose to study Canadiana and Americana traditional woodworking techniques. He soon landed a job working for a local museum as an artisan focusing on reproduction projects, conservation of historical artifacts and education. He even worked as a docent and portrayed the historical woodworker Joseph Robellard at Old Fort William. The position took him to the Smithsonian and Colonial Williamsburg, where he worked with top masters in the field. In 1974, Boyd graduated and traveled with his malamute husky to Santa Barbara, where he spent some time living at the Sunburst community. It wasn’t long before the husky had had enough of the hot California sun and was pining for Canada. Boyd brought his dog back home and through a series of fortunate events, met Lorna. Since their first meeting, Boyd and Lorna have embarked on countless adventures together. In Santa Barbara, Lorna worked at the local hospital while Boyd earned his graduate degree in confluent education at the University of California Santa Barbara. Boyd’s teaching career then brought them to Fairmont, Minnesota, where they lived on a beautiful farm and welcomed their daughter Julia into BestVersionMedia.com
Boyd and Lorna have found themselves returning to the same mantra, "Remember, be here now." Photo by Chris Scotti
the world. Two years later, Boyd found a job working with many incredible people at county court schools in California, teaching English acquisition to children in juvenile detention, as well as individuals from around the world. The work was humbling and rewarding. Time passed and the Nybergs welcomed a second daughter, Sarah, into their lives. With their new addition, Boyd was inspired to attend Claremont Graduate University and earn his MFA, which was a culmination of everything he had been doing with his teaching and art career. All the while, Boyd produced beautiful works of art. “I have been able to escape the perils of the master arts marketplace,” said Boyd reflecting on his art career. “I’ve worked with several galleries and done shows in LA and the Inland Empire, but there has never been pressure to create and satisfy the public. My art is my own.” When Lorna and Boyd were ready to build their home on their Stallion Springs property, their daughter Sarah was 15. Boyd and Sarah surrounded themselves with small wooden blocks, foam core and hot glue guns and they began to build and design their new home. They used a flashlight to simulate the rising and setting sun to make sure ample light would fill the home throughout the day. They pulled designs from favored architecture they had seen on their travels from Spain, Morocco, India and the Southwest United States and soon the model was ready to be made real. Years later, a massive celebration would be held in that home and Sarah would marry the love of her life on the back patio in front of a blazing sun. Sarah’s sister Julia would chase after her small son as he screeched gleefully from room to room. Boyd and Lorna would proudly watch their grandson apply paint to a canvas in the same methodical way his grandfather would. The Nyberg home was designed to be both a calm sanctuary and a place of celebration and expression. Guests are welcomed by a lively fountain as they step through a private courtyard. Inside the rooms are filled with colorful canvases, musical instruments and mementos of adventures and previous lives. Guests enjoy wood fired pizza cooked in an outdoor oven that Boyd made by hand. Two metal sculptures stand independent from carefully selected cacti, succulents, and native plants. On one side of the house, three sheds hold the tools necessary for Boyd’s varied work. Zelda and Zoe, their two dogs, romp and play and bring smiles to everyone’s face. Occasional visits from Sarah and Julia and their families fill the home with laughter and abundance. Lorna and Boyd are just getting started with their Tehachapi life. “We really want to thank the community for embracing us and making us feel welcome,” Boyd said. Lorna is excited to get more involved in the community, and Boyd has joined a local band led by Jim Cinney. The band members come over regularly for jam sessions and rehearsals. You might catch Lorna and Boyd playing, dancing and living in the moment at several Tehachapi venues. TEHACHAPI LIVING
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Left to right: Jack Wood, Maverick Kendrick, Joshua Baker, Garrett Kendrick Jr., and Jacob Schuyler.
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here are many individuals out there who actively look for ways to improve their community, and here in Tehachapi there are even individuals under the age of 18 who do so. Introducing Joshua Baker, Jack Wood, Garrett Kendrick Jr., Maverick Kendrick, and Jacob Schuyler, Tehachapi’s next Eagle Scouts. Joshua Baker is 16 and ready to start his Eagle Scout project. He reached out to the Stallion Springs CSD, asking them if there were any unmet needs or desired projects for the community. His experiences with troop service projects such as cleaning the Pacific Crest Trail and repairing public faucets have inspired him to do more. He has enjoyed earning many merit badges, but his fondest accomplishment was his wilderness survival badge. “I learned so many things that are useful and camping out in the forest without a tent was pretty cool.” Jack Wood is in the final stages of his Eagle Scout project. He is acquiring the materials for a much needed lost and found bin for the Golden Hills Elementary School and will soon be building and installing it. “This project took longer than expected,” he says. “The increased price of wood has set me back, but it will be finished soon.” This project has made Jack realize how important little things can be in a community. At the age of 17, Jack’s favorite merit badge
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I’ve watched as buffalo roam I was buried neath glacier snow I stood high when this ground was low I am a Bristle Cone Pine
Some say I am a noble stand That my age makes me grand But just a tree is all I am I am a Bristle Cone Pine
I’ve looked out upon the seas I’ve felt a many evening breeze I’ve stood the longest of the trees I am a Bristle Cone Pine
I’ll await the days to come Until my many years are done I’ll acquire the sight of some I am a Bristle Cone Pine
I’ve lived on through quite allot I’ve been shade when shade was sought Through bad storms I’ve fought I am a Bristle Cone Pine
So pass on by and wave hello To this knotty ole aged soul I’ll stand tall and watch you go All we have is time I am a Bristle Cone Pine
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Trees BY JILL JACK
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e were four sinewy children let loose in the woods and hills of the Connecticut Berkshires. Trees were a big part of our lives. Trees were felled to build our barn-red house that my parents planted aptly on a knoll in a four-acre terrarium of greenery. The clearing was surrounded by woods of black birch, red oak and eastern hemlock, thick enough that we couldn’t see daylight up to the haying hills. These were our trees. We climbed them, built tree houses in them, snow-skied around them, kicked through their underbrush to find treasures at Dingwell’s dump. We picked black birch twigs and chewed their wintergreen-flavored bark. On weekends we sawed them down for firewood. Even trees as far afield as we wandered were our trees. The four of us knew every single one; gathered their hickory nuts, (carved initials Jvr on the trunks,) and swung from sycamore branches into churning watersnake pools of the Aspetuck River. Jonathan and I pressed their fall leaves inside mother’s hardbound set of Charles Dickens novels, and lounged under their canopy to eat the wild grapes that twisted around New England’s walls of fieldstone. We delighted in the unfurling of their tiny April buds. The trees that made a big impression on me had no buds. And no bark--it had weathered off. These were the American chestnuts. Their prostrate torsos crisscrossed the
My valley oak on Saddleback Road greets us in April finery.
understory of our woodlands leading up to the blueberry bushes and Bostwick’s hay barns. We examined them, kicked them, walked Wallenda-style along their limbs. There was a mystery about them. All dead! From 1904 to 1950, four billion American chestnuts blighted by a fungus! As I rested on their warm gray trunks, I longed for them to come back to life. They were smooth and soothing--extinct--but three of them lived in our house as beams milled by my dad, bolted to the ceiling of our living room. Now I have been let loose in the mountains of California, where I find west coast trees unfamiliar to me. I play amongst blue oak, foothill pine and giant sequoia. Here there is a different chestnut tree that is quite alive--the California horse-chestnut, or buckeye, seen on slopes northeast of Bear Valley. My liaison with trees has slightly shifted. I plant trees and pick their fruit; as I pass by I run my hand around their textured bark so nurturing and protective.
I lie and wonder in their shade. With my hiking poles I slalom between them on trails in the Sierras. The most awe-inspiring tree in my Tehachapi “woods” is a valley oak on my dirt road. I like to imagine it is 500 years old, this oak of mine. It was once some other child’s tree and still tolerates a scrappy old fort nailed in its crotch. If ever it suffered, it now seems to be resigned to the crucifixion. In winter it is bare. In April it wears a filigree of spring green. In summer it wears a tux of loden. In autumn its acorns crunch under my footsteps when I walk to get my mail. When I approach my oak it spreads its imposing wings in greeting. It is happy in our terroir, and it is splendid! I tell it that it is lucky; the impervious heartwood could have made nice staves for a barrel in which to age its fraternal twin, wine. And now that Tehachapi is a designated AVA wine growing region, I will keep my eye on it.
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Succulent Gardens in Tehachapi and Beyond BY SUSIE CROOKE - OWNER AT TANGLEWEED FARMS
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ucculents amaze me. Theoretically, they all start from the same place, but they end at a uniquely different point. While some are round and symmetrical, others are triangular and curved. Fourteen years ago, I lived in the New Mexico desert, where I fell in love with the extensive cactus gardens scattered all over the Southwest. When I later returned to California, I became obsessed with the multitude of readily available succulents. The difference between a succulent and a regular plant is that it holds water in the leaves, stems and roots of the plant preparing the plant for extended times of drought. Regardless of what people tell you, succulents are not drought resistant. They are drought tolerant. They can endure extended amounts of time without watering, but once the plant’s supply of water is depleted , the plant perishes. In areas where there is significant humidity in the air, succulents draw their moisture from the air itself. In areas where there is little to no humidity
in the air, humans can make up for the lack of hydration by watering them much more often. I like it when my succulents grow big and wild, so I water them every day. The more you water, the more they grow. When I say I water them every day, I do not mean that I drown them, but simply give them enough hydration to keep their roots damp. For succulent care in Tehachapi, it is best to keep them out of the harsh summer sun, as well as the cold winter snow. Every winter I drive my husband nuts and pack my ten-million succulents into my six by ten green house. Succulents are heartier than one would think. They can survive easily down to thirty-two degrees, as long as they are not under any sort of snowpack. No matter what your geographical location, there are certain activities you must do to help your succulents thrive. Both fertilizer and drainage are extremely important for your plants to reach their full potential. Succulents can be grown in a pot without drainage, but you must be cautious when watering. If
This string of pearls is just one of many succulent varieties living at Tangleweed Farms. Photo by Susie Crooke.
you accidentally over water, it can cause root rot and kill the plant. When the pot has a hole in the bottom for drainage, there is little worry about the roots rotting. Fertilizing is a fairly easy task. I only use organic fertilizers, and have opted for the liquid algae fertilizer. Dilute the algae according to the directions on the bottle and drop about a teaspoon of the solution into the plant’s soil. Avoiding the leaves of the succulents is important because the algae can stain the leaves. By repeating this process every six weeks, my succulent garden thrives and expands every year.
Susie Crooke owns and operates Tangleweed farms along with her husband, Scott, her two children and her dogs. She is always happy to discuss succulents with guests and hosts succulent workshops throughout the year. You can contact Susie at tangleweedfarms@gmail.com.
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Grand Tartaria - A Fairy Tale, or is it...
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BY GABRIELE DE GINANT | ILLUSTRATIONS BY GABRIELE DE GINANT
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s a child, I was always fascinated by the beauty and wonder of flowers. It was almost magic the way they would appear from a green stalk and blossom into such an enchanting bouquet of color and fragrance. I would gather the different wildflowers, daisies, forget-me-nots and, my favorites, bright yellow and shiny buttercups, into bouquets. The wonder of nature has always captivated me, and as I matured, I remained enchanted. It was this fascination with nature and its magic that inspired me to create and illustrate books that incorporated this enchantment. While most of my early books are my original fairy tales, I recently ventured into another area, which was a departure from my mostly gentle and peaceful storytelling. My interest was fueled by gathering information, old maps and articles about a lost empire called “Grand Tartaria.” Could it be true? Could such a nation have ever existed? True or not, I found it fascinating. Legend has it that at one time it was known to be one of the largest empires in the world with advanced technology that has been
lost in the shadows of time. Allegedly, this technology included free energy taken right out of the ether, as well as elaborate architectural wonders, with a complexity of design that defied the technological limitations of the time. It is said that remnants of their former glory can still be seen throughout the world. It left me to wonder, whatever could have happened to such an advanced culture? Was it a fallen empire, or for some reason just omitted from our history books? In any case, I found it intriguing and mysterious. After much research, I started writing my latest book based on Grand Tartaria. I have created a young, inquisitive princess, Rose of Tartaria, as my main character. I also felt it best to “clothe” my story in a fairy tale including a twist, introducing “The Fierce Dark Ones,” forces of darkness battling against pure enlightenment. This book has been quite a challenge to pen. The more research I did, the more questions came up; many remain unanswered. I invite you to enjoy Grand Tartaria with an open mind, as an enchanting fairy tale or the possibility of a true, lost piece of history. Perhaps delve into your own research and form your own conclusion.
Among the illustrations are two large 12 x24 fold out drawings of my own vision of this magical kingdom. Grand Tartaria will be available in 2022 at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and in local bookstores. Until then, check out my recent books, “My Camelot” and the upcoming Christmas 2021 release of “A Classic Retelling of Snow White” and “Stars of Night – Stars of Ice.” For more information, please contact me at 661-823-0192 or via email: gabrieledeginant@gmail.com. Tehachapi’s NEW Décor, Design & Home Furnishings Store
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to be made. What about children from another marriage; live-in partners; assets in other states or countries? The details of our lives can be quite complex and a well-written will can bring peace of mind to both you and your loved ones. When it comes to writing your will, there are a lot of details to think about as you work through the document. There are forms and informative brochures, approved by attorneys, to help you decide and keep you organized, and a legal document assistant can help you prepare your will. The task of drawing up a will or trust is often thought of as something an older individual would do, but if you own a home, have children under the age of 18 or other assets, you need a will to set forth how you want your assets distributed and who will be a guardian for your children. If a legal document hasn’t been created ahead of time, the state will make the decisions for you. Before you write a will, think about these questions: Who will be the executor of your estate; the guardians of your young children; the manager of their inheritance and at what age will they receive it? What happens if a person
becomes incapacitated and cannot make decisions about health care? These are not easy questions to answer, but they are critical for making sure your loved ones are cared for in the way you request and that your property is secured the way you want. There are a few common things that often get overlooked or left out when crafting these documents. First, make sure your written will is valid. Is it missing any important paragraphs? Are there relatives you want to disinherit? Has your live-in partner been properly included in your will? Another excellent alternative to a will is a living trust, which is designed to avoid probate. My widowed grandmother died without a will, and left two children. It might have been an easy distribution except she owned oil, gas and mineral rights. She died in Arizona and the assets were in Texas. Two probates. Two different lawyers. Three years to finalize at enormous cost This is not an easy subject with which to contend, but the consequences of not having a will are motivation enough to seek legal advice about creating one.
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WAG THAT TAIL! Benefits of Rotating Your Dog's Food BY BOB VELLA | PENNY PET PRODUCTS
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ow often do you change up your pet’s food? Every day, week, month, never? If your pet seems satisfied with their food, why change it at all? We know how important it is to find a food that is nutritious and easy on our pet’s stomach, but many of us are unaware of how beneficial a rotational diet is for our furry friends. It turns out that nutritionists have found many reasons to rotate pet food on a regular basis for the betterment of the pet. Allow me to explain with the help of my friend, Rick Pack of Do Only Good (D.O.G.) Pet Food. “Imagine if you just ate one type of food, day in, and day out,” Rick says. “You’d get bored, and each meal would feel less and less satisfying. The same is true for your pet.” According to leading canine nutritional specialists, introducing your dog to a variety of proteins and textures (both
dry and wet) can promote overall health within their various biological systems. Key benefits include maintaining a robust gastrointestinal system; minimal stomach ailments; increased absorption of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids; development of a resilient immune system; fewer food intolerances and allergies; shiny healthy coats, bright eyes and wagging tails. “All of these attributes of rotational feeding are great, but I must warn pet parents, the key to this being beneficial is to introduce the new food gradually to your pet,” Rick says. New food should be introduced over the span of 5-10 days. A good way to go about food rotation is to find a food brand that you believe in and your pet enjoys and switch to a different flavor each week or month. The change will help add different nutrients that might have been missing in the previous food; however, the base ingredients will be the same, so they have less of a chance of upsetting your
pet’s stomach. Another element to a rotational diet is combining dry and wet foods or adding whole organic ingredients to your pet’s meals. “Raw and home-cooked diets give pet parents complete control of what is going into their dog’s meals, but it can also neglect to provide some of the ingredients necessary for your pet’s needs based on their physiological makeup,” says Rick. “What may be a better option is to have your pet on a combination feeding regime.” Adding texture, hydration and variety makes meal times exciting for pets and it keeps their bodies healthy and happy for years to come. Be sure to look for brands that are designed to be rotational, highly digestible, exceptionally palatable, and functionally balanced. Whatever food you choose for your beloved pet, make sure all the essential ingredients are there, along with plenty of water. Bon appetit!
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often ponder if life is the sum of our experiences? Are we really just made up of our experiences? Is everything that we do in life — all the daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences we have — add up to who we really are? Of course, I think of travel, and the kind of deliberate planning it takes to arrive at that destination I have been dreaming about. Our experiences can make us a different person, so it stands to reason that some serious thought and effort goes into planning the
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kinds of experiences that we want for ourselves. The sum of all of our journeys, actively chosen or not, creates our memories. Many of my journeys I have actively chosen, and I know that I want to retire with the memories of these experiences. A vacation, journey or planned event doesn’t just buy the experience itself — it also buys the sum of all the dividends that experience will bring for the rest of your life. By having experiences, you not only live a more engaged and interesting life yourself, but you also have more of yourself to share with others. I think back to one of the best vacations I ever had, exploring the rugged wilderness of Alaska sailing in luxury with views from every angle of this last frontier. On September 23rd, I will be at Dorner Family Vineyard to show and tell more about my experiences. I hope you will join me! I think about how much time I spent showing pictures of this Alaska cruise journey to my friends and family. Add to that all the times my friends, who traveled with me, reminisced about this vacation, and all the times I have given advice to others considering going on a similar trip. All those residual experiences from the original experience are the dividends I’m talking about—they’re memory dividends, and they add up. In fact, some of these memories, upon repeat reflection, may bring more enjoyment than the original experience itself. When I look back, the feelings of nostalgia and the richness of the experiences will determine the fullness of my life. In a nutshell, here’s a little bit of my advice: invest in your life’s experiences, and it’s never too late to start.
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ow often do you think about your heart? In all likelihood, you probably don’t think about your heart too often. Neither do I, yet this vital “pump” is steadily transporting essential blood to your organs as you read this. While most of us tend to take our heart for granted, here are a few interesting facts about this vital organ. THE BEGINNINGS When did your heart start to beat? 21 days after fertilization – the heart begins to beat. By four weeks, the heart rate is typically between 105 and 121 beats per minute. A newborn's resting heart rate is in the ballpark of the target heart rate for an adult doing a heavy workout. THE BEAT Our heart is a muscular organ around the size of a closed fist, and it sits in our chests, slightly to the left of center. The average adult heart beats 72 times a minute, which is about 100,000 times a day! If you stretched all your blood vessels out, they would be about 60,000 miles long. That is more than two trips around the globe’s equator.
THE FLOW The heart is at the center of your circulatory system. It has separate chambers that pump blood, two on the right side and two on the left and the blood flows through your heart in four steps. Fascinatingly, human blood retains a link to ancient Cambrian seas; the same balance of salts and minerals that existed in the primitive oceans is present in blood. THE SOUND Have you ever wondered why the heart produces a “thump-thump” sound? That “thump-thump” you hear is literally the noise made by those four aforementioned valves of the heart (mitral valve, tricuspid valve, aortic valve, and pulmonary valve) as they open and close. THE TIME Blood circulates from heart to the brain in just eight seconds.The journey from the heart all the way to the toes and back is roughly 16 seconds, and it only takes six seconds for blood to travel to the lungs and back!
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THE CONNECTION Our heart is innervated, meaning many nerves supply it. Activated nerves can slow us down when we relax or meditate. Our nerves turn on when we are under stress, causing the heart to quicken, ready for fight or flight. Research has found that when a person is happy they often show signs of a lowered heart rate and lowered blood pressure. This means that our heart does not have to work as hard to pump blood throughout our body, and it will not experience as much strain or pressure on the arteries and blood vessels. Put your hand on your heart and listen…
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