Bike Safely

The sun's out and the weather's fine!  June is National Safety Month.

Brush the cobwebs off your bicycle and hit the road.   In honor of National Safety Month, here are a few tips to keep safe.

Protect yourself.

Always wear a helmet.  Many states do not require helmets by law - wear one anyway.   Helmets help protect your head and brain from injuries in the event of an accident.  Make sure your helmet fits properly - nice and snug but not too tight.   

Be seen.  

Make sure you are always visible to cars: wear bright colors, attach a light to your back, and be alert and focused on your surroundings.  Make eye contact with other drivers before turning.

Obey traffic laws.

Learn the bicyclist hand signals (above) and use them when stopping or turning. Stop at red lights and stop signs, yield when directed.   Remember: it's the same road and cyclists are subject to the same laws.

  Happy riding!

"Something Old, something new, something borrowed, something blue..."

Peruvian Cake Pull

In Peru, single female guests take part in a tradition a little sweeter than a bouquet toss. Charms attached to ribbons are tucked between the layers of the wedding cake. Before the cake is cut, each woman grabs a ribbon and pulls. At the end of one ribbon is a fake wedding ring. The guest who picks that ribbon is said to be next in line for marriage.  

Wardrobe Change 

 In modern China,  brides pick not one dress, but three, which will be changed throughout the events.  One is a traditional embroidered frock that's usually red (the color is associated with wealth and luck). The second is usually a white ball gown like an American wedding dress. The third could be a cocktail dress, a gown, or another dress of her choosing.  The timing of the wardrobe changes may be based on dinner courses, the ceremony, and the reception.