Get ready! Turkey hunting season is coming
Apparently, spring turkey season is the next big event. Forget everything else, because it is turkey, turkey, turkey from here on out. Not just...
Perseverance to correct erosion problems
Even the most die-hard winter fan must be hoping that spring is right around the corner. I don’t fall into the category of liking...
Congress: Be sure to read it and then pay
On Jan. 5, 2011, www.gop.gov, the website for the “House Republican Majority,” trumpeted news that its members had acted on their “promise” to “ensure...
Knowledge is displayed in many ways
Do not let a test score deter you from the power of the dream.
Showering with unsolicited advice
At the risk of sounding obnoxious, I think Mr. Wonderful and I have raised — to this point anyway — two good kids.
The ones...
Grandpa Charlie worked hard, kept busy
I am touched by the many readers who have personally withstood similar loss, for their words of understanding resonate deeply.
Ruffed Grouse Society adds woodcock option
To an unsuspecting beginner, flushing a grouse or woodcock can be unnerving.
Paper to plastic
I can still remember thinking — “What are they crazy?” — when just hours after the birth of our firstborn the hospital staff began...
Starting seeds indoors: What you need to know
If you're an avid gardener, or hobby farmer, get your seeds started indoors soon. Starting seeds in late February and early March will give your plants the best chance when they're moved outdoors.
HSUS and PETA are the least of your problems
Early February was not a good time to be an American carnivore. First, on Feb. 8, Rancho Feeding Co. of Petaluma, Calif., announced it...














