Tom Meyer lures them back; his homes are for the (blue) birds

Article Abstract:

The seeming extinction of the bluebirds, as a result of modernization and the proliferation of its natural enemies, has prompted a former Wall Street trust adviser to provide homes for these endangered species. Tom Meyer, aged 51, tells how he makes homes for these blue birds in his spare time.

Economic aspects, Reports, Environmental aspects, Birds, Protection of, Bird conservation, Bluebirds, Eastern bluebird

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You're playing too slowly; your house is the wrong color; your peonies are messy

Article Abstract:

A senior citizen living in a residential community for retirees writes how they are governed with rules to preserve the community's looks and to get along with everybody. He says that all decisions affecting their houses are voted upon by the community and in this way, democracy is preserved.

Laws, regulations and rules, Retirement communities, Life care communities

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Color me blue: why today's crayons are a pale reminder of better days

Article Abstract:

The world is changing, as exemplified by the decision of Crayola executives to discontinue the original colors of their crayons. The pillars of one's youth are being eroded and one day they will be gone.

Personal narratives, Crayons

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