Seven ways to hammer hay fever
If you are among the one-in-four people who are sensitive to pollens or mold spores, remember these ways to fight mother nature. 1. Stay inside most of…
Category: Seasonal
The ‘good life’ is hidden in the portion size
People want the “good life” and often think it’s found in nice cars, soft chairs, fast computers and plenty of food and snacks. But this kind of life…
State fairs are new each year, but they were born in a millennium past
Our modern state fairs feature agricultural displays and competitions, races and entertainments of many kinds. They are an annual event attended by…
August 2, 2022: National Night Out
It’s becoming a summer event all across the country. In some cities and communities, National Night Out is celebrated in individual neighborhoods. In…
World’s biggest yard sale gears up in August
Sell your stuff to someone else! In August the biggest swap of stuff in the world begins with the 127 Yard Sale. Yard sales, garage sales, tag sales — by…
Dog Days of summer
It’s hot. It’s humid. The Dog Days are here. The term Dog Days dates back to ancient times, when people studied the sky and relied on the heavens and the…
Good advice for college freshmen, parents
School will start in a few weeks, but it’s not too late to help your college freshman avoid poor choices. Student development offices give this advice: *…
See American goldfinches by your own window
If you long to see a bright yellow and black goldfinch, getting one or more to visit your backyard feeder is not that difficult. All you need is a bag of…
One if by land, Two if by sea: the famous ride of Paul Revere
American Independence Day is officially celebrated on July 4, the day that the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence in…
Three tests for liberty
In the age of social media, it seems as though everyone sees a tyrant seated at the head of the other table. But is there any test for tyranny? On July 4,…