Mardi Winder-Adams (Mardi)

Mediator, communication and conflict resolution trainer, consultant and freelance writer with a passion for dogs, horses, nature and interesting things.

In the Spotlight

COPD: The Silent Killer

COPD continues to be a major health concern, particularly in smokers and those exposed to second hand smoke, chemicals and

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  Planting Flowers

  The Best Flowers For North Central Texas No-Fuss Gardens

  7 years ago

  Easy, no worries flowers that are ideal for hot, dry north central Texas summers.

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  wanderwisdom.com

  Texas Sayings, Phrases, and Words Visitors Should Know

  17 months ago

  Traveling to Texas? You had better brush up on these common sayings and phrases and their not-so-obvious meanings!

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  dengarden.com

  Naked Lady Flowers (Amaryllis) in the Wild and the Garden

  2 years ago

  As autumn approaches in the South, a strange and beautiful flower appears all across the landscape. Read on to find out about the uniqueness of Naked Lady flowers.

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  Linguistics

  Avast Ye Matey: The Origins Of Seafaring Sayings

  15 years ago

  Common saying may have unexpected nautical meanings and origins. Do you know where "one bad apple" comes from?

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  Canada

  Weird And Wacky Canadian Place Names, Eh

  10 years ago

  Every country has its weird names and Canada is no exception. A few of the many strange places to visit the next time you are in the Great White North!

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  Travel Tips & Preparation

  Things They Don't Tell You Before You Move To Texas

  13 years ago

  Texas is a beautiful state with an endless array of different types of insects and critters, not all which are friendly!