Fall foliage trips
Now is the time to plan your driving tour of colorful fall foliage. It’s a getaway that should be a great family excursion, even with covid restrictions…
Category: Seasonal
September 1838: Frederick Douglass’ escape to freedom
Sept. 3, 1838 Frederick Douglass escapes to freedom Frederick Douglass, a slave in Maryland, resolved that he would escape bondage, though, if he failed,…
Sweet treats highlight quiet new year celebration
Jews gather Sept. 19-20 for the celebration of the Rosh Hashanah, and the beginning of a 10-day time of reflection and prayer. Although always subdued,…
August is (cancelled) State Fair Month
August has traditionally been the beginning of a brisk succession of state fairs. This year it is a succession of cancelled state fairs. All of the…
Back to College: Have a voice in your child’s academic program
It happens all the time. New college kids excitedly tell their parents: Look! I’m going to major in interpretive dance! Or theater or art, or something…
Non-traditional path: Dancer made her career work, despite setbacks
Choosing the non-traditional path Dancer made her career work, despite setbacks Joan Walton’s passions are piano, singing, dancing and theater and that’s…
Sirius, the Dog Star
The Dog Star has a reputation for being associated with the hottest days of summer and, to the ancients, that meant either happiness or fear. In ancient…
Why is it called August?
Why August? The eighth month of the Gregorian calendar was originally the sixth month of the Roman calendar, Sextilis. In 8 BC, it was renamed in honor of…
Time to plant a tree!
It’s August. That means fall tree-planting time will soon be here. If you plan ahead you can choose some trees that will not only offer cool shade and a…
Not just a-wishin’ …Gone fishin’
A lot of people like to fish, but what they like best about it is catching one. The question is: When is the best time to do it? The files of the Old…