This past week I took some time and shopped a few local garden centers. Talking with some of the employees, they see this being another record-breaking year for gardening. My tip to you is to start thinking about what you would like to plant in your garden. If you can, buy your seeds now. They
You are able. Actually, that’s an understatement. You are abundantly able. Being able means that you have the necessary time, health, money, tools, training, experience, or talent to do something. What Can I Do? Have you ever considered or listed all of your abilities? Don’t look past the obvious. Are you able to breathe on
This has been a tough year for everyone, and the Special Olympics of Lycoming County has been no exception. In spite of these difficult times, they have not only survived, but have thrived. According to Marc Follmer, manager of the Lycoming County Special Olympics, the organization as a whole has had to make many adjustments.
Winter has truly settled in and, as much as we may hope for a mild season, chances are we will be feeling freezing temperatures from now until late April. Dressing for the weather is not usually a fun or stylish task, but more a matter of function. But even the most practically minded of us
Before the doctor opened her mouth, you knew this wasn’t going to be good. And it wasn’t, although you can barely remember what happened a minute after you heard the diagnosis. All your could wrap your head around were monitors and tubes and machines and death, when what you needed was “Dear Life” by Rachel
Getting started is the hardest part. Normally, I jumped in all at once. Hardcore, then feeling deprived. I didn’t want that. I didn’t want to not eat the things I loved! I am such a foodie. I love breakfast, lunch, and dinner! I mean, who wants to skip a meal anyway? I knew I had
Compost is the breakdown of organic materials, like grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, coffee grounds, and kitchen scraps. You should never put meat, bones, or dairy products in a compost pile. These materials will not break down and can make your compost smell bad and attract animals. Having your own compost pile will keep your
In the spirit of New Year’s resolutions and the idea of living a more sustainable and less cumbersome lifestyle, 2021 is the perfect year to consider building a capsule wardrobe. Capsule wardrobes push us to think more about what clothing we actually wear and whether we truly need each piece hanging in our closets. A
I am passionate about hunting white tailed deer, and I’ve been pursuing that passion for more than forty years. There are many obstacles to overcome in hunting, and I could give you a long list. For now, I’ll chose the one that has been the biggest challenge for me: finding good ground to hunt. Some
Part 3 Whew baby. The after high school years. Life never seems to prepare us enough for that. It’s out of school and off to work or college we go. I never went to college. The only thing I knew I wanted to be was a mom and a wife. I always thought that maybe
Each December, the Pantone Color Institute, a limited liability company specializing in standardizing color reproduction used in industries like graphic design, fashion design, brand forecasting, and printing, attempts to predict the tone for the year ahead in the form of color. Back in December 2019, they choose the hue “Classic Blue,” which was meant to
