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 […]
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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 […]
Wood mill proves ‘an undertaking’
When my sister Lina told me she’d gotten a wood mill to make boards from trees on her property, I was pretty excited to see the operation. Then I learned […]
Crafts can cure winter blues
It is cabin fever time of year. Myself, I’ve been feeling antsy while at home and feel the new crafting project itch coming on. A chat with Holly Groves Hartsell […]
There may be plastic in your gum
Not long ago, I wrote about bone char used in filtration and purification of sugar. I had lots of feedback on that topic, and it inspired me to delve into […]
Chai, Christmas combine for best parts of winter
There are many parts of winter I don’t love. But tasty warm drinks and Christmas — especially the two combined — make the long cold months and much mud totally […]
Cute and clever describe artist’s upcycled-materials jewelry
Cute and clever are the first words that come to mind to describe the jewelry and other trinkets Angi, of Angi D*signs, makes. Her business tag line is “upcycled whimsy.” […]
Texture key element of handmade goods
Last week, Kevin Zorn and I chatted over coffee — I expected to learn about his hobby and art: Spoon carving. While we did discuss his process, materials and other […]
