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Christmas Togetherness: Why It Matters Dec. 23, 2022
That advice last week about getting out and enjoying the great outdoors? You may want to put a check... Read More
In a Winter of Discontent, Americans Vote for the Status Quo Dec. 02, 2022
Are we living in an era of political contentment? Most Americans would answer that question with a b... Read More
Putin's 'Winter War' on Ukraine Nov. 22, 2022
Winter has often proven an indispensable ally of Mother Russia. The impending winter of 1812-13 for... Read More
The Chilling Prospect of a Bad Winter Ahead Nov. 04, 2022
As noted in a posting by the Library of Medicine, scientific investigation of the effects of stress ... Read More
Organic Mulch is Beneficial Mar. 30, 2022
Question: The trees planted in our new subdivision have grass planted right up to the trunks. I want... Read More
Springtime Brings a Blooming Bouquet -- of Illness Mar. 26, 2022
After two long years of winter, it's finally starting to feel like spring. Because, at least in our ... Read More
Time to Make Maple Syrup Mar. 09, 2022
A sure sign of spring is the sight of maple syrup buckets on the sides of sugar maple trees. Early s... Read More
Keeping Warm in Winter Depends on the Right Clothing Feb. 28, 2022
While living in California, I traveled to Colorado on business, booked into a nice hotel and settled... Read More
An Arresting Groundhog Day Feb. 01, 2022
"Mrs. Beckerman?" "Yes." "Mrs. Beckerman, I'm with the Groundhog Police." "Oh. How can I help you, O... Read More
Use Pet-Safe De-Icer Instead of Rock Salt This Winter Jan. 06, 2022
Q: Icy sidewalk season is here. I've heard rock salt is hard on dogs' feet, but I'm not sure what to... Read More
Winter To-Do List Jan. 05, 2022
The North American landscape is almost entirely dormant. Just because the landscape is dormant doesn... Read More
An Efficient Way to Slash Home Heating Bills Dec. 29, 2021
Just as I was knee-deep in researching, testing and learning all I could about electric space heater... Read More
Bear With Me Dec. 21, 2021
After a challenging autumn, I decided to take a mini vacation by myself to a cabin in the woods for ... Read More
Planetary Party Prep Dec. 17, 2021
Countdown to the final full moon of the year. The Cold Moon is made warmer by the cozy communication... Read More
It's the Season of Giving -- Isn't It? Dec. 04, 2021
I'm not normally a holiday crank, but year two of A Very COVID Christmas has me feeling slightly Ebe... Read More
Falling Stars of December Dec. 02, 2021
Week of December 5-11, 2021 Ask any beginning stargazer which they think is the most spectacular me... Read More
Easy Ways to Cut the Cost to Heat Your Home This Winter Nov. 30, 2021
By now, it's no secret that home heating costs in the U.S. are expected to skyrocket this winter. Wh... Read More
Winter Garden Chores Nov. 24, 2021
It may seem like there isn't much to do in the garden over the winter, but here are some ideas that ... Read More
Deck the Halls (and Walls) With Fresh Cranberries for a Stunning Result Nov. 23, 2021
Fresh cranberries are available in supermarkets and grocery stores from October through December ... Read More
Is It Just Me Or Is It Cold in Here? Nov. 09, 2021
The news isn't good, but better we know so we can get ready for what's coming rather than to be caug... Read More
