BY ALDONA BIRD When I talked to my knowledgeable friend Silas about ramps a few weeks ago, he mentioned that there is a European plant very similar in some ways […]
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COLUMN: WVU quarterbacks impress in spring game, but J.T. Daniels should be the man in 2022
New WVU offensive coordinator Graham Harrell wanted to see how his quarterbacks performed with eyes on them, and with 12,678 fans in the stands for Saturday’s Gold-Blue spring game at […]
It’s possible to preserve eggs
BY ALDONA BIRD It is one of my homesteading goals to have too many eggs. So far, even with growing my flock of chickens two years ago, I have not […]
Getting active with friends and family for Easter
What a season it has already been for spring! It’s clear skies and sunshine then it is pouring, practically hailing, all in the span of 30 minutes. But this Sunday, […]
Ramp season is in full spring swing
BY ALDONA BIRD Despite winter’s best efforts to linger, spring has arrived and with April comes a new sensation. You or those around you might start emitting … a smell […]
DIY: Eggshell Planter
BY ALDONA BIRD Spring is finally here with flowers popping up around yards and gardens. Some flowers disguising themselves as weeds are actually quite pretty. Although you might not enjoy […]
Falling in love with raising chicks
When the pandemic started two years ago, I sat down with my family to discuss what homestead projects we wanted to focus on during the extra time at home. I […]
Big themes get muddled by ghost story in ‘Master’
Subtlety is a lovely tool that, when used effectively, can transform a good film into a great film. In Mariama Diallo’s film “Master,” streaming on Amazon Prime, I felt like […]
COLUMN: Akheem Mesidor transferring from WVU shines light on major issues within college sports
Neal Brown has proven he can speak with a calm demeanor during the three years he’s been the head football coach at WVU. But an impromptu news conference Thursday showed […]
The benefits of walking are many
I once read a story about a man who ate a Big Mac every day. No fries, no drink, just a Big Mac every single day. The McDonald’s around his […]
