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July 2018
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FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FIREWORKS
4th of July in Boise
For most families in Boise, the Fourth of July includes fighting traffic up Highway 55, desperately trying to find a boat ramp on Payette Lake in McCall, dealing with hordes of people on North Shore Beach, and fighting the traffic back home once you’re burnt from the sun. Growing up, that hustle and bustle just wasn’t my thing, but I still appreciated the holiday. Every Fourth, the entire town of Boise was so empty that you could get anywhere quickly. Plus my parents had a great home on the rim. Every year, we went down to Ann Morrison Park and watched the fireworks. It was close to my childhood home, so we had no problem walking there. We always found a sweet spot to watch the show light up the night sky. When it was over, we headed back home to start our own firework performance. Because the sun sets so late in Boise this time of year, it wasn’t uncommon for neighborhoods to have fireworks going off all hours of the night. The next day, when you drove through any cul-de-sac, you found remnants of what looked like a war zone on the pavement. “When I was a kid, the primary goal was to have fun without blowing my hands off with a firecracker.” Independence Day is a little different now. When you grow up and become a parent, then a grandparent, your priorities change. When I was a kid, my primary goal was to have fun
without blowing my hands off with a firecracker. Now it’s a great time to bring the family together and share in great company with good food. The menu always depends on who is hosting, and we either gather at a local park or have everyone over to our home. Some years we have ribs, and others we chow down on carne asada. Food has always played a big part in bringing everyone together. And when you have a family gathering as large as ours, feeding everyone can be quite the enterprise. The concept of freedom took on a new meaning for me when my son enlisted in the Army and served in Iraq. In the modern world, our freedoms are valued and vital to human life. Freedom of speech, religion, and expression are all critical as long as you don’t infringe on any else’s rights. No one deserves to be oppressed, and that’s an ideal we can all rally behind.
My wife and I have been married for 32 years, and it’s been amazing to see how our family has changed. Our kids have grown and are planning families of their own, and our roles as parents are continually evolving. By the time the Fourth rolls around, we will have been blessed with our first grandchild, and we can’t wait. We look forward to showing her all the wonders of this holiday and spending many more together in the future. Happy Fourth of July to all of the Realty ONE Group Professionals family. We hope it’s a memorable time with those who mean the most to you.
– Zachary Lopez
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Learning That Doesn’t Feel Like School
Mentally Stimulating Activities for Summer
FOR TEENAGERS: FAMILY DINNER PARTY
Every summer, parents across the country have to deal with the same delicate problem. They want to make sure their kids continue to learn without feeling like they’re being assigned tasks. After all, summer homework is every child’s worst nightmare. Luckily, you don’t have to rely on math problems and book reports to keep your child’s development from taking a two-month vacation. Here are a few mentally stimulating activities that are as educational as they are fun. Bubbles fascinate young children, so why not spend a day making your own solution and experiment with making different types of bubbles? The formula is simple: 1 part dish soap (Dawn or Joy work best) to 10 parts water. Optionally, you can also include 1/4 part glycerin. The process of making the solution will teach ratios, and finding creative ways to blow bubbles fosters problem- solving skills and creative thinking. FOR LITTLE ONES: HOMEMADE BUBBLES
Cooking teaches so many important skills: math, science, nutrition, concentration, cultural understanding, following directions, creativity, time management, and more. Even better, it doesn’t feel like learning; it feels like fun. Encourage your older children to take the reins for preparing regular meals throughout the summer. You can pick guiding themes, like “a trip to Mexico” or “pasta party,” but let them choose the recipes and prep the meals on their own.
FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY: AN EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIP
Field trips always inspire excitement in students, and you’ll find the same goes for your family members. You can tailor your destination to the interests of your kids for maximum engagement. If you have a family of art lovers, head to a museum for some inspiration and discussion. Kids who prefer the outdoors will enjoy a nature walk or hike. You can bring along a field guide to identify flora and fauna. These trips may not pack the thrill of a water park, but they’re fun in an entirely different way.
Gaynelle Lemmon
We were used to living in an open environment. At our previous home, we had 3 acres by the water in Yosemite
and a lot of privacy. When you live in a spacious and secluded environment for 34 years, it’s logical to want that kind of existence to continue. My husband also wanted the ability to build a ham radio tower, so our new property needed to provide that option. That meant no covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CCR), and we had to be outside the city. Julie found us the perfect spot, and we couldn’t be happier with our home. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Great. More Californians just moved in.” And to be frank, I get it. If you’ve lived all your life in one area and saved your money just to have someone come and drive up prices, I can’t blame you for being upset. That wasn’t our situation though. We want to keep everything clean and add to the friendliness we’ve been able to experience here. When I say “friendly,” I mean it. We’re not used to having neighbors, but if most are as great as our current ones, then we’ve been missing out. Our neighbors took pictures for us of anything notable to update us while we were still moving. We have a double-date night once a month with them. It’s been a huge blessing for us to have such an excellent transition, and we have Julie to thank for most of it.
My husband and I were traveling around the area when we bumped into the answer to our many prayers. Our daughter had been living here for five years at the time, and my husband and I do not want to live remotely as we age, so it became apparent we needed a change. I was looking at a home one day, and Julie from Realty ONE happened to be out walking her dog. She saw me, and fate took over. From the get-go, Julie displayed the utmost humility and friendliness. My husband and I felt like we were the only clients she had. That attention and understanding is crucial when you’re looking for your next home, but Julie went well beyond what was expected. When we needed something, she was there. Julie was on top of every detail, and considering some of the unique requests we had, that says a lot.
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Unexpected Inventions The History of the Popsicle
Eating Popsicles is a summer tradition in its own right. There’s nothing quite like a frozen treat on a hot summer day. If you think back to your childhood, I’m sure you have a fond memory from a carefree time spent with a cold Popsicle in hand. Of course, if you’re a parent, you probably also have memories of cleaning up your children’s sticky hands. Next time you cool down with a Popsicle, remember that the delicious treat is thanks to an 11-year- old and his porch. 1905 Frank Epperson didn’t mean to become an entrepreneur, but that’s precisely what happened one cold evening. After mixing some sugary soda powder with water, Epperson accidentally left it on his porch overnight with the wooden stirrer still sitting in the liquid. The mixture froze overnight, and in the morning, the Epsicle was born. 1923 The Popsicle didn’t always go by the name it is famous for today. About 18 years later, Epperson took his frozen concoction to sell at California’s Neptune Beach, the equivalent of a Coney Island for the West Coast. It gained instant popularity among patrons. Eventually, his children pleaded with him to change the name to Pop’s ‘Sicle, or Popsicle. 1925 Epperson sold the rights of his frozen treat to the Joe Lowe Corporation, and the company took the concoction to the national stage. He expressed massive regret when he said, “I haven’t been the same since.” 1930 Popsicles were made with two sticks as a response to the Great Depression, so consumers could get more bang for their buck. Over 50 years later, production of the two-stick version stopped after parents deemed it too messy. 1983 Epperson passed away, but his legacy lives on. There’s a food tour that showcases his concoction, and the official Popsicle website displays Frank’s story to this very day. 3 208-375-3750
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Buffalo Dogs and Celery Slaw Blue Cheese
For Celery Slaw: •
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1 package of your favorite hot dogs
4 celery stalks, very thinly sliced
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1 package hot dog buns
1 bottle Frank’s RedHot sauce
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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon olive oil
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4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
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Celery salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1. For slaw, toss all ingredients together and season with celery salt and pepper. 2. Grill hot dogs and toast buns. 3. Assemble hot dogs, douse with hot sauce, and top with celery slaw. 4. Top with blue cheese, add another splash of hot sauce if you’re feeling extra spicy, and serve.
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6 Dog Mayors From Around the US
6 Dog Mayors From Around the US When Politics Goes to the Dogs
Most towns and cities around the country play it safe: They elect humans to hold political office. But a few towns decided to do something a little different. They threw political formality to the wind and elected dogs to office. Here are a few popular pups from around the country. DUKE. This Great Pyrenees became one of the most popular pups to hold elected office. He first ran for mayor in 2014 in Cormorant Township, Minnesota, and won by a landslide. He’s been in the mayoral race every year since then — and he’s won every time! Today, Duke is still in office, where he never misses a photo-op or a pat on the head. MAXIMUS MIGHTY-DOG MUELLER. This golden retriever was first elected to office in 2012 in Idyllwild, California. His election was part of an initiative put together by an organization called Animal Rescue Friends, or ARF. As part of the election, area residents could nominate their cat or dog for mayor. During the inaugural event, 14 dogs and two cats ran for mayor, with Max leading the pack. Max was elected to a second term in 2013, but soon passed away after a
battle with cancer. Thankfully, his successor was quickly appointed: Maximus Mighty-Dog Mueller II.
BRYNNETH PAWLTRO, LUCY LOU, JUNIOR COCHRAN, AND GOOFY BORNEMAN . These four dogs all hail from Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. Back in 1998, the people of Rabbit Hash decided to elect a dog mayor. That year, Goofy Borneman, a mixed breed, became the first in what would become a continuing tradition. He held the office until 2001, when he passed away at age 16. In 2004, Junior Cochran, a black Labrador, took on the role of mayor, but his term was plagued by scandal after he spent too much time hanging around the town’s general store — and Health and Safety was called. Then, he too died in office in 2008. Later that year, Lucy Lou, a border collie, was elected into office and became the town’s first female mayor. The good news is she saw her term through to the end, but she didn’t run for a second term. Instead, pitbull Brynneth Pawltro, or Brynn as his friends call him, ran and won. Today, you’ll find Brynn roaming Rabbit Hash, staying carefully out of Health and Safety’s way.
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