2023-02-27 16:46
Starting a new freshwater aquarium can be a wonderful experience, but it's important to understand the process of cycling your tank before adding any fish. Cycling your aquarium is essential… Read More
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A blog about things that interest me: fish keeping, aquariums, gemology, jewelry making, gardening, and travel.
2023-02-23 04:42
Starting a new freshwater aquarium can be a wonderful experience, but it's important to understand the process of cycling your tank before adding any fish. Cycling your aquarium is essential… Read More
2023-02-23 03:55
The Ulanzi Aluminum Phone Mount is a solid and well-constructed tripod cell phone mount that is made of aluminum.No Tight Springs!The wide base makes it possible to accommodate phones with c… Read More
2023-02-11 01:30
What is Aquaponics?Aquaponics is a revolutionary method of growing plants and raising fish in a closed system. This innovative approach to agriculture combines traditional aquaculture, the c… Read More
2023-02-06 05:45
The Ulanzi Aluminum Phone Mount is a solid and well-constructed product that is made of aluminum. No Tight Springs!The wide base makes it possible to accommodate phones with cases… Read More
2023-02-06 01:15
NEEWER Mini Tripod for Camera with 360° ReviewI decided to upgrade from my old Manfrotto mini tripod to a more pro tripod. After an extensive search for the perfect mini tripod, I purcha… Read More
2023-01-20 17:40
Hello, my name is Vee, and welcome to my blog, Many Hats of Me. I started my blog 10 years ago to write about my many interests: health and wellness, gemology, travel, gardening, and fish-ke… Read More
2021-03-04 23:24
This is the second part of my journey of saving my summer tomato plants. In my blog post, Tomato Plants Grown From Stem Cuttings, I grew plants from stem cuttings of my very successful summe… Read More
2021-03-03 21:43
I love growing tomatoes during the summer. Tomato plants are hardy, grow quickly, and produce many fruit during the season. There are also many varieties bred to grow in different growing co… Read More
2021-02-18 03:42
I found a new hybrid variety of tomato plant at the local home improvement store called Veranda Red Hybrid. It was designed to grow well in containers as the maximum growth is advertised as… Read More
2020-10-27 02:06
What is Cannabidiol or CBD?The world-wide interest in marijuana is not its psychotropic abilities to make you high. It's the chemical that is derived from the plant's stalks called Cannabidi… Read More
2020-07-21 18:03
Container gardening is one of the easiest ways to set up an efficient, easy-care vegetable garden. This style of gardening is also well suited for small gardens. I like to plant a variety of… Read More
2020-07-18 06:18
This year, during the pandemic shut down, I have more time to dedicate to my vegetable garden. I began with starting plants from seeds that I obtained from the public library's seed library… Read More
2020-07-18 04:39
Japanese Beetle Control Using Neem OilAsk any Minnesotan gardener, the number one destroyer of a vegetable garden is the Japanese beetle, an invasive insect species that attack the leaves of… Read More
2020-01-30 19:54
Parking Downtown TucsonBefore heading out to your first show, locate the closest parking/shuttle area beforehand. The largest parking lots are the Downtown Shuttle and Parking hub located at… Read More
2019-07-16 22:25
Container gardening is one of the easiest ways to set up an efficient, easy-care vegetable garden. This style of gardening is also well suited for small gardens. I like to plant a variety of… Read More
2018-03-05 08:06
The cells in our bodies use a chemical called (NAD) Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide. It is a coenzyme important for metabolism in our cells. It also has an important function in mitochondr… Read More
2018-02-26 15:35
Mineral & Fossil Co-Op is Natural History Up Close and Personal...and For Sale! Part One: Temporary VendorsThe Mineral & Fossil Co-Op is Tuscson's permanent exhibit located in a… Read More
2018-02-23 23:50
Sumatran Blue AmberLast year at the Tucson Gem Show, I discovered a vendor that sold Sumatran blue Amber. I had never seen blue amber before and I was stunned. They had a few blue amber jewe… Read More
2018-01-24 07:55
What is Cannabidiol or CBD?The world-wide interest in marijuana is not its psychotropic abilities to make you high. It's the chemical that is derived from the plant's stalks called Cannabidi… Read More
2017-01-11 20:46
Parking Downtown TucsonTwo years ago I tried to visit the Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show but I couldn't find any parking so I skipped the show. This year, I am planning to use the designated… Read More
2015-09-18 14:47
Native Cut VS. Calibrated GemstonesMost of my gemstones are purchased from eBay stores from Chanthaburi, Thailand, an area famous for its gem trading. I buy all sizes, shapes, and types; mos… Read More
2015-09-18 14:40
Untreated Red ZirconIn my last gemology article, "Gem Setting Challenges When Designing Jewelry with Native Cut Stones", I discussed the difficulty setting hand-cut, uncalibrated gemstones i… Read More
2015-09-18 14:37
Date Night with Mommy"Why don't we have a date night, Mommy?!" my daughter complained when I was leaving for an evening out with my husband. I promised her that we would have a special night… Read More
2015-09-18 14:37
The Richmond Night Market is an outdoor Asian bazaar held in a large parking lot behind the River Rock Casino on No. 3 Road in Richmond. The Market is held every year fro… Read More
2015-09-18 14:36
Shopping and Eating Out in Richmond, BCDim Sum at Continental SeafoodSince moving the US Midwest, I dearly miss the weekly dim sum lunches I enjoyed with my family. In Minnesota, the… Read More
2015-09-18 14:34
I finally love the beach...after moving to the MidwestIn 1980, we moved from Burnaby to a Vancouver neighborhood close to the beach called Point Grey. During the first summer at my new house… Read More
2015-09-18 14:33
In my last blog, Jewelry Findings from Tripps and Rio Grande Arrived Today! I purchased a variety of settings from Tripps.com and Riogrande.com. None of the settings were a perfect fit for m… Read More
2015-09-18 14:31
In my last post, Fabricating Jewelry Settings With Wirework and Metal Clay, I explored wirework gemstone ring settings and introduced the idea of using metal clay to create a gemstone settin… Read More
2015-09-18 04:34
Chambar RestaurantDuring our last week in Vancouver, my brother and his wife invited my husband and I out to dinner at a new Belgium-style restaurant near Gastown called Chambar. I was a bit… Read More
2015-09-18 04:30
BC Ferries runs a passenger ship from Vancouver to Vancouver Island from the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. The ships run hourly starting from 7 AM. Please check the schedule before planning you… Read More
2015-09-18 04:28
A Family Trip to Victoria, B.C.Last summer during my visit to Vancouver, my family took a trip to Victoria, British Columbia by ferry boat. Our ship left Vancouver at 9 AM and we arrived at… Read More
2015-09-18 04:21
World Street KitchenGlobal Cuisine @ World Street KitchenWorld Street Kitchen (or "WSK") is a fast food restaurant with a contemporary ethnic flair. The food is inspired from all c… Read More
2015-09-18 04:15
Kino Gem and Mineral Show Pavilion TentThe Kino Gem and Mineral Show is one of the largest shows held during the February Tucson Gem Fair season. It is held at the Kino Sports Complex at the… Read More
2015-09-18 04:09
Cheap Beads at Kino Gem and Mineral ShowThe Kino Gem and Mineral Show is held every February during the Tucson Gem Show Season. Please read my first post about the show here.Outside the Pavi… Read More
2015-09-18 04:08
More than rocks...The Kino Gem and Mineral Show also has vendors that sell home decor, clothing, textiles, and jewelry tools. Orange Calcite from BrazilMineralia is a large ma… Read More
2015-02-20 16:34
The Kino Gem and Mineral Show boasts some of the best specimens of fossils and minerals at great prices.Many vendors had smaller more affordable specimens that were under $20. I asked one ve… Read More
2015-02-20 04:23
Designing a Tourmaline Ring Using Metal ClayLast week, I used metal clay for the first time and made a ring made of metal clay and Argentium silver. Although this first attempt was a f… Read More
2013-12-12 23:23
Eating Brunch, Chinese StyleThe morning after we arrived in Vancouver, BC, Canada, we went out for dim sum brunch at Sun Sui Wah Chinese Restaurant. It is located at the corner of… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Where To Find Seeds For Your GardenSeeds for your vegetable garden can be purchased inexpensively from your local nursery, grocery, and big box store. This year I purchased hybrid corn, swee… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Last Minute Birthday PartyMy two children celebrated their birthdays over the weekend. It was a last minute party with the invites distributed a week before. We decided to hold a combined pa… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
For the past two summers, I have tried growing a few vegetable plants on the sunny side of my house with poor results. The young plants bought from the nursery never had enough time or warm… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Morean Art Center, St. Petersburg, FloridaWe stopped by St. Petersburg on our way from Fort Myers to Orlando. The weather turned wet during our stay there, so we decided to see somethi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
What is Kaldnes Media?Background History of Kaldnes MediaKaldnes media was designed and developed in Norway by the combined efforts of education, government and private sectors: the Norwegia… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
New Shrimp Tank with PlecosI decided to try something new and set up a shrimp tank using a 29 gallon glass tank I purchased from Petco during their 1$ a gallon sale. I placed a sponge filter… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Morean Art Center, St. Petersburg, FloridaWe stopped by St. Petersburg on our way from Fort Meyers to Orlando. The weather turned wet during our stay there, so we decided to see and experien… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A Short Walk From Downtown VictoriaOn the second day of our 3 day trip to Victoria, we decided to visit the Fisherman's Wharf. The wharf is just a short 15 minute walk from downtown Vi… Read More
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