
Since you met Floyd in page 5, today I'll introduce you to Carlin. He was one of my very favorite friends, both in and out of the park.

I've been trying to decide what to write about because I have been itching to write another story.
There is so much hate around lately, it's a sad commentary of our life's worth. So, a happy story should be welcome!

Fennel helps weight loss and is an effective treatment for upper respiratory infections, indigestion, spasms and morning sickness.
Sausage & Grapes with Braised and Fresh FennelSource: restaurantwidow.com
It's early fall, and it's grape season. Here at Chez Widow, that means it's time for sausage and grapes. I've written about sausage and grapes before, of course, a seasonal dish traditionally fed to hungry grape harvesters in Italy.
The Birth Control of Yesteryear - Sweet Fennel!Source: damninteresting.com
Approximately 2,600 years ago– around 630 BCE– the Greek island of Thera was plagued by drought and overpopulation. According to legend, an assortment of settlers were selected to sail south to establish a colony in more hospitable climes.
Sambar-spiced Cauliflower and Fennel BulbSource: cookandeat.com
About a month ago, a local spice maker contacted me about trying their spice mixes. I said I'd be happy to give them a try, and send some feedback because first, I really like spicy stuff and secondly, I love supporting small businesses.

Is your girlfriend treating you bad? Is your boss a jerk? Did you murder your best friend, then forget where you stashed the body? Have no fear! Milkdud is here to solve all your problems.
Don't Forget the FennelSource: NPR
Fennel's subtle flavor works just fine on its own, but does wonders when combined with other foods. Indeed, fennel's strength may be its power to blend and enhance other flavors.
Fabulous FennelSource: gildedfork.com
Fabulous Fennel
Such comfort as do lusty young men feel
When well-apparelled April on the heel
Of limping Winter treads, even such delight
Among fresh fennel buds shall you this night
Inherit at my house.
-William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

Crack open your favorite nuts (ours are Brazilian) and pour yourself a tall beverage (preferably something bubbly). Now get set for the only awards show on the planet where the trophies jiggle and all the winners are guaranteed to not test positive for sucki ness.

Everyone likes a good award, the Oscar, the Emmy, the Nobel, the Pulitzer. Even the crappy awards aren't half bad, the Grammy, the Golden Globe, the People's Choice. There are so many to choose from. However, there has never been an award quite like this before.
Armed with FennelSource: cliffordawright.com
The witches were armed with stalks of sorghum and benandanti were armed with bundles of fennel.

Ingredients:
1/2 pound Italian sausage
1 medium onion, peeled and cut into chunks
1 small fennel bulb - fronds removed, cored, and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon fennel seed

Very simple. Very tasty.
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A beloved herb for chefs, and beloved here on Newsvine, Fennel is possibly the next Noxious weed in Washington State, home to Newsvine.
The state noxious weed control board is planning a hearing on November 15 in Ellensburg to decide weather the plant is a noxious weed or not.
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Today is a truly memorable day—a historic day, even. It's Trafalgar Day.

Ah, Fennel. Who among us hasn't been calmed or warmed by the medicinal powers of sweet, sweet Fennel.
Fennel is said to build confidence and courage in those who consume it – which is probably why the Roman soldiers would chew it before marching into battle.