When you think about it, stories are what education is all about, aren’t they? We learn the stories of writers, scientists, artists, and political leaders; stories of success and stories of failure; stories of heroes and stories of tyrants.
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When is the last time you have been to the Zoo? The third week in July is National Zookeepers Week. We think Zookeepers are amazing people.
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We are already well into this summer, and it is time to go and do. Don't let another one slip by. Let's "Wake Up and…" make more summer memories.
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In this day and age, both work and down-time is spent mainly on electronic devices — from laptops to smartphones, TVs and gaming consoles. Screen-free time has become increasingly important in order to relax and unwind, so it’s no surprise...
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Staring at an unpacked puzzle and looking at all the spread out, mismatched pieces can bring stress to new and well-practiced puzzlers alike. Do not let this deter you, there are many ways to bring order to this initial chaos....
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Fathering a child is easy but being a Dad is not. It is about being there, loving, encouraging, and staying involved for the long term. We want to recognize all those Dad's who, by birth, adoption, or marriage, choose to make a difference for little humans.
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(featured image World Pieces by Eric Dowdle) With the recent announcement of our Solvang Gallery and Puzzle Parlor there has never been a more exciting time to be part of the Dowdle community. And for those of you who haven’t yet made...
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Two important U.S. holidays that are often blurred together are Veteran's Day and Memorial Day. Veteran's Day was established to honor all those who have served in any branch of the U.S. Military. These courageous people put so much on the line to allow the rest of us to enjoy our lives.
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We at Dowdle are ecstatic to announce our first Gallery and Puzzle Parlor in Solvang, CA. This event seems like it has been years in the making, but it is happening at the perfect time when everything is starting to open up again.
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Do you have a "Bucket List?" Most of us are familiar with the term Bucket List. It refers to the list of things you want to do before you "kick the bucket." Research shows that this is a relatively new term.
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Since we are celebrating Eric Dowdle’s 53rd orbit around the sun, we thought it would be fun to look at some of the unusual birthday traditions from around the world.
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Before I get to the reason for this blog, it is storytime. This is a tale from ye olde England about Sir Gawain from King Arthurs Court; ah yes, the knights of the round table. The basic jest of the story is as follows...
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