New beginnings are always exciting: weddings with candles and flowers, beautiful bridesmaids, handsome groomsmen, laughter, toasts and dancing; the birth of a baby wrapped in blankets, showered with gifts; graduations with speeches about dreams and possibilities; a new job; a new home. Start…
While I may not always look it, I like to consider myself a fairly fashionable person.
While I may not always look it, I like to consider myself a fairly fashionable person.
I’m sitting here watching television informercials in the midst of a global health pandemic.
I received a call from a Douglas Bogdan, inviting me over to see a plant he has growing in his yard.
This Saturday we celebrate the Fourth of July, a uniquely American holiday.
Growing old isn’t for wimps. Not that I’m growing old — or am I?
I love kabobs on the grill. It’s a complete meal with the meat, veggies and in this case, grilled fruit.
There are few things I’m not great at in life.
Dear Car Talk: I have a 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i with 171,000 miles. It’s been burning a quart of oil every 1,500 to 2,500 miles. This doesn’t seem right, and I know Subarus have issues with oil burning.
I grew up in much simpler times.
The world gives us plenty to worry about.
Now that world seems to maybe have a little better handle on COVID-19, hopefully the dairy industry is starting to prosper a little more.
I don’t remember when I learned the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. I guess it was sometime before I learned to read or write, probably when I first entered school.
I’m sorry to report that my wife’s friend Ambrose the groundhog has not returned this year. Either he met with foul play or passed away during the winter of natural causes.
One time in middle school, my dad gave me some helpful advice.
Perhaps you have heard the story of the church that was incensed because a local bar opened across the street.
If you’ve wondered what I have been doing for the last couple of weeks, the answer is weeding. The first three hours of every day, I’ve spent trying to get rid of those green things that are growing where I don’t want them to grow.
Five years ago, I wrote about Sandra Bland, a 28-year old black woman who changed lanes in Waller County, Texas, to allow an approaching patrol car to pass. Instead of passing, the patrolman pulled her over for failure to signal a lane change.
I’m sure you all remember Chrystal, the voodoo plant lady, who I wrote about a few weeks ago. Today, I would like to introduce you to Chrystal’s other half, Scott, her shelf maker and also an iris growing king.
George Floyd's death at the hands – or rather the knee – of Minneapolis police office Derek Chauvin has sparked protests nationwide, including some looting and destruction of property in my hometown of Dallas. I do not condone senseless violence, but I understand some of the rage and frustration that fuels it.
We have entered a new era unfamiliar to us all.
The word “bluegrass” might be a little confusing to some.
Yesterday was a big day for us at our house.
By now, everyone has an opinion on masks.
In case you have been cooped up and lost track of time, Memorial Day is two days away. Local greenhouses have reported a huge surge in business. It’s not as bad as the toilet paper boom, but plants are very popular right now.
Every May, when trees splash green lawns with shade and wildflowers fill the air with fragrance, we celebrate one of the significant rites of passage for each generation.
Children are found on every continent in every culture. Without them, the human race would be doomed to extinction.
Mother’s Day was on Sunday and I, like everyone, have learned some valuable lessons from my mom.
A strange thing has happened in our neighborhood.
I haven’t checked every house, but I bet most of them are like mine and have a side that faces north.
The past seven weeks have been hard for all of us. The 2019 novel coronavirus upended our lives, and we have had to make one difficult decision after another.
Maybe our gardens will save us during this coronavirus crisis.
If you’re like me, you’ve spent the last couple weeks consuming media at an alarming rate.
Last week, the Department of Justice and communities nationwide observed National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to seek justice, ensure victims’ rights, and inspire hope.
Some of you will remember that we adopted Buddy, a tri-color corgi, 11 years ago after he was found starving on the streets of Fort Worth.
One question I’ve been asked lately is, “Are the greenhouses going to be open?”
These are dark days.
For better or worse, the world has embraced video conferencing over the last several weeks as a viable substitute for face-to-face meetings.
So, it’s been a full month since all schools and non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania closed.
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I will be the first to admit, my memory isn’t what it used to be.
A few nights ago, on a beautiful evening in Colorado, we opened our windows to a refreshing breeze of mountain air. We listened to the stillness, interrupted by the distinct sounds of howling.
The U.S. Surgeon General predicted that this would be the hardest and saddest week we have faced since COVID-19 reached our shores.
I am happy to report that all is well at the Church household. We have no signs of any virus.
Leaving PA Lottery running endangers lives
Narrow restriction of local information about confirmed cases of COVID-19 begs the question: What is the appropriate balance between protecting an individual’s identity and the public’s right to information during a public health crisis?
Tomorrow is Palm Sunday, Easter is quickly approaching and the social ban remains in effect.
Well, it breaks my heart to report to you that I lost again in the Proven Winners Shrub Madness game.
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?
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Violet Grace Brown lived for an hour after her birth on July 7, 2020, at UPMC Horizon in Farrell, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Charles and Miriam Brown of Slippery Rock Township. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Charles and Margaret Brown of Ellwood C…
Shirley C. Glass of Avon Place passed away on July 10, 2020, at her residence. She was 90 years old. Born on March 26, 1930, Shirley was the daughter of the late Julius and Freda (List) Loth. She was a graduate of Mohawk High School, Class of 1948. Shirley married Harry "Pete" Glass in 1951.…