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Your First Aquarium
All Fun, Animals, Fish, Oceans, Virginia Johnson, Crafts and Hobbies, Natural World, Self-Help and Instructional, Teacher Resources
09/03/2009 - 2:57pm

An aquarium is a watery world in miniature. It can be as complicated as you want or just a simple and safe place to keep a beautiful and patient pet. If you're new to fish keeping, you should start with the basics, but even beginners can have a terrific aquarium. Both beta fish (also known as Siamese fighting fish or bettas) and goldfish are good for first-timers. They're attractive and not so demanding of a special environment in order to thrive.

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Red, White, and Blue Music
All Fun, American Revolution, Fourth of July, FYI Articles, Holidays, Songs, Virginia Johnson, War of 1812, History, Music
09/03/2009 - 2:52pm

On July 4th, burgers sizzle on the grill, and cold drinks are passed around. Happy dogs play with frisbees, and sunburned kids finally climb out of the pool. In the growing darkness, fireworks begin to crackle and zoom overhead. At last a special song starts playing, and everyone gets quiet as they remember the reason for the celebration.

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Chiggers and Blisters and Bears, Oh, My! Get Ready for Summer Camp
All Fun, FYI Articles, Virginia Johnson, Weekly Feature Articles, Families, Natural World
08/10/2009 - 12:34pm

Once upon a time, families might take an entire month or more to go on low-key vacations to the countryside or the beach. The idea of spending a long while way from the hot stagnation of a city's summer heat in the mountains and woods had a lot of appeal to those who could afford it. Another choice might have been sending the kids off to Grandma and Grandpa's farm. Today, with our modern, air-conditioned homes and the grandparents likely still working or possibly retired to a Florida condo, kids who are inexperienced in the sweet art of enjoying themselves in the outdoors sometimes need a special place where they can go and have fun in a low-tech, high-energy way. We call this carefully crafted extracurricular activity summer camp.

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