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Petrified Wood Washington DC Natural History Museum

Julie Kippen Vernal Utah Real Estate (Century 21 Dart Realty) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:05:34 -0500

The end of may I had the opportunity to go to the Natural History Museum in Washington DC. I spent a lot of my time looking at the fossils, and gems. I thought the fossil hunters in this group would enjoy seeing the pieces from the museum. Pieces this large and colorful would be a great find!

Seasonal Affective Disorder in Summer (Hanauma Bay Photo)

Julie Kippen Vernal Utah Real Estate (Century 21 Dart Realty) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:05:34 -0500

I hear about Seasonal Affective Disorder every winter when there is less sunshine. It can cause fatigue, lack of energy, depression, and weight gain from a desire to eat foods high in carbohydrates. I recently found out that this is also a problem in the summer and the symptoms are the opposite of winter SAD. In the summer is becomes a type of mania with agitation, weight loss, sleeplessness, and anxiety. It is called Reverse SAD. Unlike the social withdrawal during the fall and winter months Reverse SAD has symptoms of hyperactivity, unrealistic enthusiasm, and increased social activity. One interesting site on this subject is from the Mayo Clinic. Here is the link. http://mayoclinic.com/health/seasonal-affective-disorder/DS00195/DSECTION=2

A little fun in the sun! Hanauma Bay

What is that in the Tree?!

Julie Kippen Vernal Utah Real Estate (Century 21 Dart Realty) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:12:40 -0500

I went to St George, Utah last week and on my way back to Salt Lake City I passed through the towns of LaVerkin and Toquerville. In between these two towns I saw this tree.

Can you guess what is in the tree?

Yep they are shoes. Why? I do not know. I hope to find out where this tradition started and get back to you.

Folk Lores

Julie Kippen Vernal Utah Real Estate (Century 21 Dart Realty) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:28:23 -0500

I recently did a blog on a shoe tree I saw between LaVerkin and Toquerville Utah. I wondered why there were shoes all over in the tree. Hope that someone will have some information on it. Rich Dansereau added an interesting comment about bottle trees down south and the folK lore behind them (also a great picture of one). I was wondering what other folk lore people might like to share?

Update, KSL TV in Salt Lake City is going to do a story on the tree and use my picture. They recently cut it down because they felt it was a hazard. A student wrote that they started a new tree across town. The information on how it got started is in a link below.

Bookworm Meme

Julie Kippen Vernal Utah Real Estate (Century 21 Dart Realty) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:44:03 -0600

Once again my friend, Rich has tagged me with a Meme. I was also glad to see that it was an easy one that would not tax my brain to answer. My book is a Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-IV-TR. Unfortunately the fifth sentence will probably not make much sense. It is related to Expressive Language Disorders.

If Mental Retardation, a speech-motor or sensory deficit, or environmental deprivation is present, the language difficulties are in excess of those usually associated with these problems.

Coding note: If a speech-motor or sensory deficit or a neurological condition is present, code the condition on Axis III

Wish it was more exciting.

What is a Bookworm Meme?

Here are six things you must do:

1. Grab the nearest book.

2. Open the book to page 56.

3. Find the fifth sentence.

4. Post the text of the next two to five sentences.

5. Don't dig for your favorite book, the cool book or the intellectual one. Pick the Closest.

6. Tag five people to do the same

Here is my tagged list

Garnet Hunting

Julie Kippen Vernal Utah Real Estate (Century 21 Dart Realty) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:35:46 -0500

I recently went up to the Browns Park Utah area hunting garnet. We hiked up the partially dry creek bed and up a draw to search through the rocks. We didn't have to much luck. We may have been in the wrong area. My Sister found a large piece we think is garnet. I did get some photos to share.

This is the draw looking down from halfway up.

Here is the draw looking up

It was tricky going up the draw and even trickier going down!

Possible dangerous landing spots!

Snakegrass

Great View

Glacier National Park - Montana

Julie Kippen Vernal Utah Real Estate (Century 21 Dart Realty) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:45:02 -0600

It's Begining to Look Like Christmas In Vernal

Julie Kippen Vernal Utah Real Estate (Century 21 Dart Realty) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:21:42 -0600

I was delighted to see Christmas decoration going up in Vernal. Cobble Rock Park has beautiful wreaths hanging on the fences and entryway. There are santas hang on posts. They have decorated the light posts with red garland and snowflake tops. It won't be long and they will be turning on the Christmas lights. I can't wait to see the snowflakes lit up all the way down Main Street!

Fall Colors are great in Vernal Utah!

Julie Kippen Vernal Utah Real Estate (Century 21 Dart Realty) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:54:09 -0600

I got the chance to take pictures in September of the area around Vernal Utah. The weather was warm and great for hiking, rock hunting, and of course taking photos. We drove up near Red Cloud Loop for a few hours to enjoy the scenery and we were not disappointed. The Aspen trees were a wonderful contrast with their bright yellow leaves.

Looking for Land in Vernal Utah? Then check this Listing Out.

Julie Kippen Vernal Utah Real Estate (Century 21 Dart Realty) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:24:21 -0600

Priced at $178,500. approximately 5.5 acres in rural setting. Land will be surveyed and price adjusted as needed. Seller is willing to consider selling lot in a larger piece or a slightly smaller piece. At 5.5 acres this piece will qualify for greenbelt status and the taxes will be greatly reduce. As a building lot the front acre will be taxed at a higher rate and the 4.5 acres will stay greenbelt status.

Is it Spring Again?

Julie Kippen Vernal Utah Real Estate (Century 21 Dart Realty) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:01:35 -0500

I recently went to Australia, and they are just beginning spring there. I envy them because I am not looking forward to winter.

I took these pictures at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney, Australia. It rained many of the days we were there so I got a chance to take pictures of flowers with raindrops on them. It was getting dark outside but I was still able to get a few shots. My camera does not do well in twilight, and I have not figured out how to adjust it manually.

Royal Botanic Gardens

The rose garden is not in bloom yet, but I was able to get a picture of a rose.

Holly Days are coming to Vernal Utah

Julie Kippen Vernal Utah Real Estate (Century 21 Dart Realty) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:25:20 -0600

Set aside November 28, 2008 for the Holly Days in Vernal Utah. There will be events to participate in from 12-9 pm. The list is so long that I will just mention a few.

The day starts with a Turkey Drawing at 12:00 pm at the Cobble Rock Park and there is a prize drawing at 8:30 pm at the county building. You must be present to win.

You can enjoy a ride in a horse drawn carriage, ride the Holly Trolley between venues, or let the children ride the Polar Express Children's Train Ride.

A Christmas matinee is available or for the more adventurous the Community Center is offering swimming, rock wall climbing, and an obstacle course.

There is something for everyone from concerts, crafts, ice skating, carnival rides and games, professional ice sculpturing demonstration, and soap carving.

You can participate in a photo contest, the winter tales creative writing/poetry contest, or even a wii video challenge.

It would not be the Holly Days without the Parade of lights and the Heritage Garden lighting Ceremony. Not to be missed is the roasting of chestnuts and marshmallows, Churros, Cotton candy, and a cup of hot chocolate. Santa will make an appearance following the parade. The evening will end with fireworks.

Complete list of events and times

September in Vernal Utah

Julie Kippen Vernal Utah Real Estate (Century 21 Dart Realty) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:07:55 -0600

Vernal Utah plants hundreds of pots with petunias each year. The run from the beginning of town on Hwy 40, down Main Street and out to Hwy 40 on the other end of town. It is an amazing display of color. Last spring I posted pictures of the petunias announcing spring. The flowers in the fall were even better. By then they had exploded from their pots and were heading down the curb to the road.

Mom's Soft Carmels

Julie Kippen Vernal Utah Real Estate (Century 21 Dart Realty) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:40:24 -0500

Soft Carmels Donna Chilberg

1 3/4 c white Karo

2 c white sugar

2 c cream

1 c butter

1 t vanilla

Put sugar, butter, karo, 1 c cream in pan. Cook at medium heat until mixture boils. Stir in 1 c cream cook and stir until mixture reaches 245 degrees. Add 1 t vanilla and pour into buttered 8 X 8 pan. Sprinkle with nuts. Cool and then cut into squares.

Grandma Tobler's Kitchen

Julie Kippen Vernal Utah Real Estate (Century 21 Dart Realty) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:24:23 -0500

If you want to taste some great cinnamon rolls Grandma Tobler's Kitchen is the place to go. They are located at 2862 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara, Utah, just outside of St George. They serve baked goods and lunch. Grandma Tobler's Kitchen is open Tuesday through Saturday and lunch is served from 11 am - 2 pm.