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There's a saying that two's company, but three's a crowd.In A Pair of Pears and an Orange, however, although three may seem a crowd, there's a positive message about making friends and learning to work and play together.Big Pear and Little Pear love spending time together. They play table tennis, have fun on playground equipment, and ride a tandem bike.So when someone new shows up, and they are asked to make room for a third, Big Pear isn't as certain as Little Pear about welcoming a new friend.Orange's presence changes things. The games the two pears used to play together don't...

Garage band: Horn player Joe Berger (left), trumpeter Jeffrey Work (center) and tuba player Ja’Ttik Clark in front of garage door. Photo: Joe Cantrell Classical Up Close’s June series of free, casual, intimate neighborhood concerts in and around Portland entered the home stretch on Wednesday and Thursday with a pair of shows that shifted from trumpets to tango and brass to sass. Wednesday’s concert, beneath a brooding but ultimately benevolent sky on the driveway of trumpeter Jeffrey Work’s Southwest Portland home, was a brassy sort of thing. It featured Work, principal trumpeter of the Oregon Symphony Orchestra; and four fellow...

Your Wall Township, NJ garage is not supposed to be the cluttered, catch-all storage space for anything you don’t use. It should serve as a well-organized place to store items, park your car, and work on hobby projects.  If you’re worried about floor space, look to the walls! After you plan out your custom garage layout, determine which storage options work the best for your space. Some options that work well include: Built-In Cabinets Slatwall Racks Basic Hooks Sports Equipment Storage Bike Racks Overhead Storage If you’re ready to have a neatly organized garage and gain the floor space you...

Want to take an epic vacation with your family but don’t want to leave the country? We’ve got the perfect solution for you: head to Florida!  Florida is packed full of things to do and beautiful beaches. Here are our favorite Florida resorts for a trip with your extended family.  Aqualina Resort and Spa – Miami One of the top things to consider when it comes to multigenerational travel is the hotel or resort. The resort needs to cater to various age groups and make sure there are amenities to suit every type of traveler, be it kids or grandparents....

The post Dream Of Summer Escape With These Sustainable Resort Wear appeared first on Peaceful Dumpling. Are you just about ready to put up your OOO email and head out for an adventure, dumplings? I reached that point a while ago, let’s just say. Yesterday, I read in the news that France has *just* opened its doors to U.S. travelers starting June 9, 2021. (Merci, dieu!) Last night, I promptly dreamed that I went back to Paris, and this morning I woke up swearing it shall happen as soon as I can manage it. The pandemic has illuminated how much...