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Why are we drawn to watch the Little League World Series every year? For one the pure joy and excitement of playing a game they love comes through. Coaches are volunteers. So the pressure of money and pro sports just doesn't come through at all.  There's a certain innocence and purity of the game comes through. No one out can be counted on and is wildly unpredictable. If you think a 5 run lead is safe think again. Between passed balls and long base hits under the glove nothing can be assumed as a sure thing during the game. While this drama gives ulcers to coaches and parents it's incredibly entertaining to watch. It's a role reversal to see the pros give their trained insights on kids. Usually the little leaguers are glued to the TV watching their pro idols.  Having pro's serving as analysts and hanging out with the kids brings the memories of how the pro's started out in a game they made a living at is unifying for everyone. It's remarkable fo

It's that wonderful time of year when the local Farmers Markets begin to show up near you. If you haven't been a supporter of them here's a few reasons to consider. Liven Your Taste Buds Did you know that the average distance food in the U.S. travels to reach your dinner plate is 1,500 miles?  That also mean the ripening process and shelf life is already an average of 2 weeks by the time it hits your local grocery store. That time off the vine or out of the ground means that much of the original flavor is lost. Rediscover how your fruits and vegetables are supposed to taste by getting the freshest and tastiest available at your local farmers market. Buy Local While this principle is true for any small business small family owned farms struggle to compete in an increasingly global complex economy. When you shop local it's a boost to your local economy as more of the money circulates locally to your friends, family and community members benefits.

Long before Memorial Day turned into parades and picnics to kick off the summer season there was a much more solemn origin. Imagine a war where nearly every family in the nation had a son, father or husband who served or knew someone who lost a loved one. The Civil War counted 625,000 men who died.  That's more casualties than both World Wars, Korea and Vietnam combined.  Put another way that was 2% of the population which would be about 6 million if such a devastating conflict was fought today with the current population. Putting the loss for both sides in perspective it's easy to understand why families were looking for ways to remember, heal and honor the dead. By the late 1860's many towns and cities began to hold spring time ceremonies.  They would gather to honor those who gave their lives and would decorate their graves with fresh flowers.  Prayers were often given. It wasn't until 1966 that the federal government highlighted Waterloo (ironic name