Water plants don’t necessarily come to mind when we think of dinner. But an essential element in cuisines of many cultures, and a staple you probably have in your pantry, […]
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Lava Lamp Fun
Great science project for kids while summer camps are on hold By ALDONA BIRD If you experience lava lamp nostalgia, or are searching for ways to share science with your […]
COLUMN: A walk down memory lane a reminder of what sports can really mean
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Our 10 for 10 series ends today and, yeah, it was an idea born out of the success of real sports documentaries that are all over TV […]
Homeschooled lessons still used in adult life
Fun fact about me: I was homeschooled all the way through until I went to college. When I’ve shared this info, I’ve gotten surprised reactions. Once people recover from the […]
How do fruits become seedless?
When I was younger, some of my friends believed that if they ate watermelon seeds, a watermelon would grow in their stomachs. They didn’t realize that their stomachs are too […]
DIY bubble recipe perfect for summer fun at home
Quintessential summer is incomplete sans bubbles. COVID-19 has modified many aspects of our lives, including summer vacations and even weekend getaways, but ‘Rona can’t take away the simple pleasure of […]
Finding ways out of a food rut
It’s easy to fall into a food rut — especially if, like me, you also get into a shopping rut. My family has eaten at home and together every evening […]
Contact tracing: Disease detective work that helps keep the community safe
Your phone rings and the person on the other end says you have crossed paths with someone who has COVID-19. Or perhaps you already have tested positive for the illness […]
Dry your own herbs to add to oils and salves or for use in cooking
This weekend marks the summer solstice. Folklore and myths suggest on the shortest night of the year the veil between reality and the spirit world is thinnest, and harvesting certain […]
Some hobbies more inspiring
Gardening and chickens; my quarantined time hobbies are completely average. Many — whether inspired by existing hobbies or by food shortage concerns — have used spare time to produce more […]
