Did you know … Denali National Park is one of three iconic national parks (Grand Teton and Yosemite are the other two) which have begun… Continue reading
Three or four years ago, we bought a goose berry bush. We went to one of the spring markets where they were selling plants and… Continue reading
Did you know … More than 300 million tons (yes, tons) of plastic is produced every year and half of this plastic is designed for… Continue reading
Mark your calendars for September 12, the startup date for Sterling Judo Club’s resumption of instruction and practice for new and returning students. Classes take… Continue reading
Did you know … Beer is over 90 percent water. Great beer begins with clean water. Two-thirds of Oregon’s tap water comes from rivers and… Continue reading
For the first time since I was in high school, I’ve been attending high school sporting events as a fan, and I have to be… Continue reading
A sine wave is a mathematical curve that, when graphed, has a smooth repetitive oscillation. Basically it is a series of peaks and troughs. The… Continue reading
Life looks different for me depending on the area we’re talking about. Do you ever feel like a juggler? I often talk about having good… Continue reading
Smart snacking for kids Children have smaller stomachs than adults and seem to be in constant motion, which means they can eat less at one… Continue reading
Did you know … Fall is an excellent time of year to build a worm box for composting kitchen scraps using worms. You’ll need a… Continue reading
Junior Market Livestock President Treava Schmitter-Schrier is an outstanding example for her fellow 4-H youth. I enjoyed every minute of the Swine Workshop that she… Continue reading
Hubby had a milestone birthday this month. Daughter called early in the spring and said we should give him a surprise party. “Good luck,” I… Continue reading
I can’t recall exactly how many times through the years I’ve been asked, “What the #*%^ is so addicting about fishing? You’re always up before… Continue reading
Did you know … Cardboard is sturdy and compostable, making it a natural solution for a weed problem. Place flat pieces of cardboard on your… Continue reading
My journey with Bang Muay Thai kickboxing began right after Christmas. My friends and I went to the local fight night and watched a variety… Continue reading
Years ago I when I gleefully swapped out the cassette player in my car for a fancy in-dash CD player, I would have never predicted… Continue reading
When the fish are running, I have two friends who come close to losing their collective minds. Turk’s a river runner while Willie is a… Continue reading
A lot has been said lately about “Safe Spaces.” Apparently these are areas where a person can go if she/he feels threatened, or offended or… Continue reading
As a young adult my favorite Alaskan summer was working nights on the Kenai City Docks with R &J Seafoods. Such kind, loving people. On… Continue reading
Slimy slugs, your
plant eaters It’s summer and your garden is looking great, except what is eating holes in the leaves of flowers and vegetables… Continue reading
