We’ve all experienced walking away from a situation and wishing we could redo it. Last week I desperately wanted to rewind time and start fresh at the […]
Aldona Bird
Christmas at the Barn runs Nov. 7-10
Eight weeks, y’all — just eight short weeks! My fellow DIYers and yuletide enthusiasts will know that’s how many weeks remain until the big day: Christmas Eve! […]
Quince becomes new fall favorite
I love traditional autumn flavors. I’m all about the apple butter and pumpkin spice. Now a new fall favorite has entered my life: Quince. It’s all thanks […]
Bringing the community together through art
By Aldona Bird This job gives me an excuse to learn more about local artists’ (and other creatives’) inspirations, processes and all the rest that goes into […]
Celebrating Buckwheat season is a Preston County tradition
Buckwheat season is upon us. This week, folks will dig into traditional buckwheat cakes and sausage, watch King Buckwheat and Queen Ceres float by in the parade, […]
Shaking up interest in rattlesnakes
Gold and blue, cardinals, rhododendrons and black bears are some of what we associate with our state. I just learned that our state reptile is the timber […]
Hunting for chanterelles in the wild
BY ALDONA BIRD, Newsroom@DominionPost.com Raise your hand if you are a mycophagist. I am — I eat fungi. I like most mushrooms, and particularly enjoy those growing […]
Eggplant makes a tasty ‘meatball’
BY ALDONA BIRD, Newsroom@DominionPost.com A few years ago, had you asked, I would not have listed eggplants among my favorite vegetables. It was probably at the bottom […]
Zero-waste artist uses found canvases, leftover paint to create original pieces
OK, by now you probably know some of my likes and dislikes. But if this is the first time you’re reading my column, I’ll fill you in […]
Festivities abound around the region this weekend
Ready for the Buckwheat Festival? And the Pawpaw Festival? And the Morgantown Art Walk? And the kazillion other events happening this weekend? Trying to keep up with […]