In these times of uncertainty, I’ve decided to write about some plants that may help in survival situations.
So, how’s everyone’s social distancing going?
So, how’s everyone’s social distancing going?
Last Saturday afternoon, my wife and I invited a group of our neighbors to bring their lawn chairs and meet in our driveway. Ten of us showed up and positioned our chairs 6 feet apart. (If more had come, we were prepared with a second driveway across the street).
During these difficult times, the last thing the people of Pennsylvania need are individuals, retailers, or wholesalers taking advantage of them.
There are no sports to watch.
You have probably noticed that 98 percent of the news lately is about the coronavirus. In keeping with that tradition, I am here to inform you on how to survive if McDonald’s has to close down.
Last year, two robins built their nest in the aspen tree in front of our house. I named them Fred and Ethel.
The novel coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19, has spread worldwide, including in Eastern Pennsylvania and nearby Eastern Ohio.
In 1918, the world experienced an extremely deadly pandemic known as the Spanish flu.
I’m not sure of the exact numbers, but there have to be close to 10 million plant awards given out each year. The plant I’m writing about today was given the Green Thumb Award for 2020.
Here’s some food for thought.
When’s the last time you were called a nimrod?
We are drowning in bad news.
As the presidential race heats up, candidates are vying for the best image and a positive first impression. But, historically, image and impressions are often deceiving.
Over the last two weeks, the news cycle has gone something like this.
I started writing these faith columns in the fall of 2009. A friend had purchased a few local newspapers and wanted a free faith column he could provide to his readers.
What’s the oddest question you’ve ever been asked in a job interview?
In case you haven’t heard, the National Garden Bureau has named 2020 the Year of the Lavender. Congratulations to all of you lavenders growing out there. You’ve finally gotten some recognition.
A young friend wrote on his Facebook page, “Religion is still the opiate of the masses.”
Just when you thought it was safe to begin to believe again that government could work for a greater good without becoming an episode of “Mean Girls” or verbal Rock’em Sock’em Robots, along comes another head-shaker.
Every year is an election year, and this year, to me, at least, is no more important than any other election year.
I grew up in Texas, often wakened by the rasp of blue jays outside my window, frequently entertained by mockingbirds with their collection of stolen songs.
Who remembers Reddy Kilowatt?
Over the weekend, I took a drive east on Route 422 to go watch some college basketball.
Every year is an election year, and this year, to me, at least, is no more important than any other election year.
The world is once again is on the verge of panic over a new viral strain that threatens a global epidemic.
In today’s day and age, there’s never a shortage of complaints or criticism.
Is there one event that is watched more around the world than Sunday’s Super Bowl?
How many trips to the grocery store have ever been memorable for you?
Last week, the Doomsday Clock was moved to 100 seconds to midnight.
Another year has passed and another class has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. In recent memory, we have watched unanimous election of Mariano Rivera and the near-unanimous election Derek Jeter, both of the heralded New York Yankees, go into the Hall.
Parents always give the best and worst advice.
I have always had a love of the night sky. I get it honestly from my father.
He is the most controversial person who ever lived.
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
We have adopted our New Year’s resolutions, and many of us are focused on a “healthy heart.”
The assassination Friday of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, a top security and intelligence commander in the Iranian military, raises significant questions, including whether the killing will achieve a discernible U.S. goal, and — even more troubling — whether it will push the U.S. and Iran closer to war.
Recently, I have been posed questions about this year’s NHL Winter Classic.
Don’t put your Santa aprons away yet.
Sports fandom can really mess with our heads.
We have turned the page to 2020.
It is that time of year again. No, not for sunscreen.
A family lost a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
I’ll admit, I have my fair share of cultural blind spots.
Perry Como sang it, but I will be living it this holiday season as I go home for the holidays.
Star Wars is back for Christmas.
Personally, I love this time of the year.
Dalton Delan
TV trumps Twitter. At least this election cycle.
It is a very nice gesture to give someone a live plant as a gift, for whatever the occasion.
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Linda Kay Hansotte, 71 of New Castle passed away on March 30, 2020. Linda was born in New Castle on June 26, 1948, to the late Leonard Russell and Mary Kathryn Trego Morris. She married Ronald Hansotte, who survives. Linda was a member of Calvary Independent Church. She was a graduate of New…
