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September 28, 2023

The Almanac You May Not Know! Part Two

The Almanac You May Not Know! Part Two Dog Days of Summer: The “Dog Days” of summer are from July 3 to August 11 each year. They’re usually the hottest and most unbearable days of...

September 21, 2023

The Almanac You May Not Know! Part One

The Almanac You May Not Know! Part One Ember Days: The name is derived from the Latin quattuor tempora, meaning “Four Times” or “Four Seasons.” The specific themes for each Ember Week of the year...

September 14, 2023

Let Me Tell You All A Story About A Man Named Doc!

Let Me Tell You All A Story About A Man Named Doc! Let me tell you a story about a man name Doc! I love the Wild West legends and my favorite is the notorious...

September 7, 2023

High Five for Hydrangeas!

High Five for Hydrangeas! If you were to come and visit me, you would notice several colors of Hydrangeas in my yard. For some reason I am in love with this plant! The word...

August 31, 2023

Working in the Coal Mines: Going Down, Down!

Working in the Coal Mines: Going Down, Down! Before it was a federal holiday, Labor Day was recognized by labor activists and individual states. After municipal ordinances were passed in 1885 and 1886, a movement...

August 17, 2023

Color Me Blue on Blue

Color Me Blue on Blue The color blue is associated with two of Earth’s greatest natural features: the sky and the ocean. But that wasn’t always the case. Some scientists believe that the earliest humans...

August 10, 2023

Yes, Virginia, We Even Have Fairies in the Great State of Virginia!

Yes, Virginia, We Even Have Fairies in the Great State of Virginia! Greetings Folks, I have been to Fairy Stone State Park a few times over the years, and always wanted to find these fabulous...

August 3, 2023

Part 2: On Increasing the Value of Your Home to Sell!

Part 2: On Increasing the Value of Your Home to Sell! Planning to sell your home soon? Not so fast, friend. Set yourself up for financial success by making a few strategic updates before putting...

July 27, 2023

Part 1…..Increase the Value of your Home to Sell!

Part 1…..Increase the Value of your Home to Sell! Home improvement statistics Homeowners spent an average of $10,341 on home improvements in 2021, a 25 percent increase from 2020, according to a recent report by...

July 20, 2023

A Quilt By Any Other Name: Patchwork Quilts

A Quilt By Any Other Name: Patchwork Quilts A trip to Grandmothers house when I was young I knew what to except in winter. Grandmother had a coal heater so a night it would...

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