When you think of Missouri, a few things likely come to mind: St. Louis' Gateway Arch, jazz music, and baseball. But what about all the delicious, popular Missouri food dishes… Read More
By Mary Bernard 7 months ago
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Mary Bernard is a writer at A-Z Animals primarily covering places and food. Mary has been a writer and editor for more than 25 years and holds a master of education degree from Middle Tennessee State University.
A resident of Tennessee, Mary grew up on a large farm. She enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her husband, three grown children, a geriatric Bichon Shih Tzu named Zoe, and a curious black cat named Salem.
This year, Alabama added nearly 25,000 new residents, which helped earn its rank of 20th fastest-growing state in the nation. Thanks to the 10 fastest-growing towns in Alabama, the state now… Read More
By Mary Bernard 7 months ago
If your feline family members are like most cats, they are probably picky about where they like to do their business. Getting your cat accustomed to "their" brand of litter… Read More
By Mary Bernard 7 months ago
Dreaming of a black panther can represent confusion and inner conflict. It can also be a reminder to be bold! Strength. Power. Intelligence. Beauty. These are just a few of… Read More
By Mary Bernard 8 months ago
Connecticut regularly tops "best places to retire" lists. It's known for its natural beauty, friendly people, safe communities, and healthy residents. A long coastline, acres of wooded forests, and picturesque… Read More
By Mary Bernard 8 months ago
How many vegetables start with Z? Well — that's a trick question. Technically speaking, we can only find two vegetables that begin with Z! And you'd probably never think of… Read More
By Mary Bernard 8 months ago
It may not make the latest episode of "Ghost Hunters," but the news that the Scarce Yellow Sally Stonefly is back from the dead is a lot more exciting for… Read More
By Mary Bernard 8 months ago
A skunk in Old Town, ME, got its head stuck in a Dunkin' Donuts drinking cup, prompting Officer David Hilton to come to the rescue. Officer Hilton's body cam video… Read More
By Mary Bernard 8 months ago
Tennessee has no shortage of towns and communities with the word "Springs" in their name. What's interesting, though, is that finding operational natural springs in Tennessee is hard to come… Read More
By Mary Bernard 8 months ago
"We didn't harvest much squash or zucchini from our garden this year," said no one ever. From mid-summer to the end of the growing season, gardeners and farmers are plagued… Read More
By Mary Bernard 9 months ago
Everyone knows that "Virginia is for lovers," but Virginia is also for beachgoers. Old Dominion may not be the first state to come to mind when you think of must-see… Read More
By Mary Bernard 9 months ago
Even though Alabama is more than 200 years old, the state resembles a pre-teen more than an ancient grandma. That's because — much like adolescents approaching adulthood — Alabama has… Read More
By Mary Bernard 9 months ago
The itinerary for your trip to China probably includes sightseeing at popular destinations such as the Great Wall or Tiananmen Square. Maybe you've scheduled some time to play with the… Read More
By Mary Bernard 10 months ago
No doubt you're familiar with the term "lovebirds," and you've likely used it to tease a friend who was inseparable from their significant other. But do you realize that lovebirds… Read More
By Mary Bernard 10 months ago
Not thinking, you left last night's Farmer's Market haul of fresh blueberries on your kitchen counter. Now, you're home only to find strewn berries, a broken container, and one curious… Read More
By Mary Bernard 10 months ago
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