How’s the weather?
Forecast for July 29 Rain will fall at Waynesburg, PA, on July 29. And, according to tradition, that means every July 29. Get out your decorated umbrellas…
Category: Seasonal
What do you call that pretty firework?
Cake. Chrysanthemum. Waterfall. If you’ve ever wondered what to call the different types of fireworks you see during a professional show, other than “that…
All hands on (a nicely stained) deck
With the rainy days of spring behind us and outdoor activities in full effect, it’s a good time to think about deck maintenance. In particular: staining….
Health Notes: Kratom use causes concern; effects on heart seen
The FDA has listed the over-the-counter herbal drug kratom as a “drug of chemical concern.” The drug has been linked to 91 fatal overdoses in the U.S….
Why refrigerate eggs?
In most countries, eggs are stored on an unrefrigerated shelf. Although this can be jarring to North Americans, it isn’t that far out. After all, hens do…
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…
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….