The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a root vegetable and dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the family Convolvulaceae. The sweet potato is only distantly related to the potato. Although the soft, orange sweet potato is often called a “yam” in parts of North America, the sweet potato is botanically very distinct from a genuine yam […]
The avocado (Persea americana) is a tree that is native to South Central Mexico, classified as a member of the flowering plant family Lauraceae. Avocado (also “alligator pear” due to its green bumpy skin) additionally refers to the tree’s fruit, which is botanically a large berry containing a single seed. (reference: Wikipedia) Avocados provide over a […]
Billi-Jean King I am a dancer…that is my passion and the talent God gave to me. I was raised in Moodus, Connecticut on 33 acres of land, with plenty of rocks and trees to climb, gardens to tend, and animals to feed, water, gather milk or eggs, etc. I choreographed all of my high […]
I would like to share my exciting Olympic experience with you, but first I need to thank all of my supporters. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I cannot say it enough, thank you all. I want to thank my beautiful and loving family for keeping up with ambitious goals, and for always willing to […]
It is oppressive it out there, be sure to be drinking lots of water and taking it easy! Come down to Morefit if your feeling like a workout is needed, our A/C is pumping and music is flowing to get you going! Come on down and try the Cannonball Run Challenge, an intense full body […]
The life of a massage therapist, Maryla has been able to tell us a little bit about each day she experiences in Rio during the 2016 Summer Olympics. She’s only a week into her volunteer and has another week and a half to go! Stay tuned next week for another week entry of her travel […]
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