How’s the weather? The year without summer
Virginia, July 4, 1816: Water in the cisterns froze and it snowed. Virginians couldn’t know that the year before, in a world far away, a volcano was…
Category: Seasonal
Are golfers the most superstitious people in sports?
Of all the games, pro and amateur, in the very history of the world, the gentleman’s game of golf has to rank high as the most superstitious. From…
Road trips for June
Welcome to June, when thoughts turn to vacations. School vacation, work vacation, whatever — it’s summer and it’s time to chill. Or travel. Looking for…
Fathers in film have changed over time
It’s the month that celebrates Father’s Day, which makes it a good time to reflect on the ways fathers have been portrayed on TV. Dads have traveled quite…
What to love most about dad
Psychologists say fathers give children a sense of well-being, self-control, inner strength and all that good stuff. But forget all that. Let’s get real….
What is a kombucha?
Is kombucha the new cilantro? As it rises in popularity, the fermented drink has gained its cult following – as well as its haters. Seems no one stands in…
Amaranth: a seed-grain protein source
As demand rises for plant-based proteins, our vocabulary increases. Meet amaranth, a gluten-free grain rich in protein, fiber, and micronutrients. Or is…
Pineapples: Symbols of welcome for seafarers to hostesses
The sweet and juicy pineapple, a fruit fond of heat and tropical climes, has sailed the world’s cultures to become an iconic message of welcome and…
Seafarers connect the world
We don’t think about it when we pull on socks, slip into shoes, and grab the phone. But all these goods have traveled the open sea, courtesy of the…
Memorial Day: Honoring sacrifice in Vietnam–The wall and its history
What has become a treasured memorial to the sacrifice of troops in Vietnam was greeted with outrage when the design was unveiled in 1982. The Vietnam…