Category: Bright

Spay Cat to Prevent Surprise Pregnancy, Uterine Infection, and Mammary Cancer

Q: Stormi, my new kitten, will be an indoor-outdoor cat. I know she needs to be vaccinated and eventually sterilized, but isn’t it better to let her have one litter of kittens before that? A: Cats live longer, healthier lives if they don’t have kittens and are sterilized between 2 and 6 months of age….


Vail in Summer: Value for Families

Alicia Williams is the first to tell you she isn’t a camper. But her husband Patrick loves the outdoors. “He would camp anywhere,” she said. So, when Patrick Williams found a Black Friday deal from Collective Retreats Vail, a luxury glamping enclave on the 1,000-acre 4 Eagle Ranch in Wolcott, Colorado, about 20 minutes outside Vail,…


Côte d’Azur Estate

The French Riviera, aka the Côte d’Azur, is where the Alps meet the Mediterranean Sea. Arguably one of the most beautiful places on the globe with its 25 miles of spectacular beaches, this is the setting for a one-of-a-kind home. Built in the 1920s quite literally within the walls of an ancient stone fortress, this…


Book Review: ‘Lockett and the Devil’s Path’

“Lockett and the Devil’s Path” is the fourth in a series of historical fiction by author T.J. Johnston. But no worries if you haven’t read the other three; it’s just fine as a standalone. If you are a fan and have been anxiously waiting for the fourth, you won’t be disappointed as Mr. Johnston’s main…


Living in Harmony With Summer

In a time not so long ago, people lived in harmony with the world around them. The shift from one season to another signaled a change in behaviors—what to eat and how to prepare foods, when to get up and go to bed, and so on. Our level of activity also naturally aligned with the…


Gan Jing World Launches Competition in Spirit of Good Times and Togetherness Over Food

Food and shared mealtimes have the power to bring families and friends together. Social media platform “Gan Jing World” has launched a competition celebrating the power of food and fun called #MealtimeTogether. The competition started on July 10 and runs through Aug. 31. Participants are encouraged to share their own memories of good times and togetherness…


Beyond the Boardwalk: Ocean City, Maryland

The name says it all: Ocean City. Vacationers from Maryland and Washington D.C. frequent this popular 10-mile stretch of the coast, although dealing with beachgoer traffic on the Bay Bridge is something of a hassle. That annual summer trek is made anyway because the three-mile boardwalk and ocean waters just lure you in on those…


This Veteran-Owned Company Makes Watches From Whiskey Barrels

It seems an odd name for a watch—Whiskey Espresso—until you discover that the elegant timepiece from Original Grain is actually made using wood from repurposed bourbon barrels. A recycled wood watch may already be a surprise, but the company, founded by brothers Ryan and Andrew Beltran, also plants a tree for each one sold. Not…


Fur, Fin, and Feather Essentials

Dogs may be man’s best friend, but many people prefer to have cats, birds, or fish as pets. So in the interest of equal time, here are some practical and fun items to let them know they are your special fur, fin, or feather pet. (Courtesy of Your Cat Backpack) Bring Kitty Travel Cat Navigator…


Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles

View print-ready version of this recipe on chewoutloud.com. Thai Peanut Noodles With A Kick Can I just take a moment to say I’m actually good with the sky being cloudy and cool today? It’s soooo not my nature to say something that outlandish; I’m a summer gal through and through. But we just emerged from…