Many of us spend time and effort trying to keep wildlife out of our gardens. Others cultivate spaces as habitat for birds, bugs, reptiles and other nature friends. Chatting with […]
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Why we still need to wear masks, social distance
More cars are out on the roads. More stores are open. Life seems a little more normal. But things are definitely not back to normal. As of Friday, Monongalia County […]
Artwork deserves top -notch framing
When I moved into my house, I taped some postcards and prints I’d collected while traveling abroad to my walls, always intending to swap them out for framed works. That […]
Try your hand at making yogurt
This week, in Aldona makes something: Yogurt making. My interest in this project was sparked by a habit change I’ve been working on for several months. After some research on […]
Fresh foods better for earth, us
Earth Week has inspired me to think even more about the food I’m eating. It’s been easy to gravitate more towards processed food in these times. Not only do they […]
Worth effort to make own granola
While I’ve heard the “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” adage, it’s never been my favorite, unless it’s served a few hours after I wake up. Mornings […]
What is a virus and how do we stay healthy?
I am sure everyone is aware of the coronavirus pandemic that has overtaken the world. There have been more than 1 million confirmed cases worldwide. Some ways we can help […]
Don’t let sunscreens burn you
I’m the first to admit, I make mistakes. Some I learn from, others I repeat. One error I end up making yearly is underestimating the power of the sun and […]
Ticks can paralyze animals
Lately I’ve been seeing lots of memes referencing all the canceled events, saying walking your dog isn’t canceled, cuddling with your dog isn’t canceled, playing with your dog isn’t canceled. […]
Black walnuts, hulls offer more possibilities
Today I’m giving a big shout-out to my friend Judy from church. This year, she gave me black walnuts for the second time. Black walnuts are revered in my family […]
