Summer science perks and lawn light tricks
A mix of summer topics covers sea life tricks and a bright display, swimming facility usage in Lawrence, and the sun driven long days. It highlights outdoor pools, lemonade culture, lemon production data, and solstice timing. Gardens bloom with named plants and a grass scent explained by Kansas University. It ends by noting Lawrence schools’ late May to mid August summer break and year round education figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Jimmy Gibbs
North Pole
Kansas
National Association For
Journal-World
Trysten Meyer
Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center
Favorite Summer Moments From Local Residents and Garden Bounty
Eighth grader Gabe Sosman and residents like Teri Williams and Rachel Barnes share summer joys from dirt-biking and pool time to Royals games, farmers markets, and sun. Maria Martin looks forward to garden ripened tomatoes and air conditioning after long days outside. The piece notes school calendar differences, local produce, and a simple tomato toast recipe from Lawrence area gardeners. Mindie Paget reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabe Sosman
Rachel Barnes
Kansas University
Lawrence
Royals
Maria Martin
Martin
Bird-watching voyage turns into couple’s clash and plan shift
A 51-year-old BoomerGirl editor recalls a quiet afternoon that morphs into a humorous lesson in shared hobbies. After 27 years of marriage a man is surprised by a bird watching bid. The couple seeks new pastime as she envisions a forest chase for warblers but discovers their interests diverge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oprah
Point Reyes
Calif
North America
Audubon Society
Sonoma County
Jane Hathaway
Jethro Bodine
Cathy Hamilton
BoomerGirl.com
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S
India
Argentina
Spain
Iran
California
Arizona
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Craig Martin
Biological Sciences
Teri Williams
St. John's
By Mindie Paget
Erame Spearman
Kansas City
Kan
Jade Tittle
Minnesota
Mindie Paget
Lawrence.com
Turnpike
CTE Pet Baskets
FSU
MNCI
Monthry
Eudora
Enrightgardens
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