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Some of the best teachers aren’t paid to teach
It’s Thanksgiving time and we’ve all known some person who could teach us more than we ever learned in school. We need to thank them. Sometimes the person was a parent. Maybe it was a grandparent or other relative. It … Continue reading
School’s out but learning must not stop
It’s now mid June and the kids are out of school, but that doesn’t mean we stop pushing them. Whether they’re your children or grandchildren, spend some time with them and put them in situations where they have to think. … Continue reading
Let’s show tolerance for the peaceful black rat snake
Everyone has heard the saying that the only good snake is a dead snake. I understand people’s fears of reptiles in general and snakes in particular, but this one is rarely a problem. Black rat snakes have far more upside … Continue reading
My Moment of Proof
It’s Easter weekend and we believers need no convincing. Many can point to an event in their lives and swear they witnessed a miracle. It doesn’t matter what skeptics might say or any evidence to the contrary, the moment is … Continue reading
Now is a good time to clean those pests off your houseplants
Most people don’t like to spray pesticides inside their homes. I don’t blame them. I do like houseplants but so don’t certain insects and other critters. Sometimes we can use soil applied granular chemicals, but some people with pets are … Continue reading
Calving time for a West Virginia Tennant Farmer
My wife’s parents were tenant farmers for much of their lives. That meant they worked long hours running someone else’s farm for very little money. Long days and often harsh conditions were always part of the job, and calling in … Continue reading
Harsh winter weather sure isn’t confined to our backyards
We’ve had quite a rough stretch of winter weather here in eastern North Carolina. Sometimes years go by when we don’t see temperatures in the teens let alone the single digits. Combined with severe winds this has caused problems for … Continue reading
Do robins really signal spring?
Two weeks ago I overheard two people in the grocery store commenting that spring must be here since they saw so many robins in their yards. When I was a kid the first robin of the year was always a … Continue reading
Even an old yellow tabby cat deserves some respect
I have an old yellow tabby cat. I never had him neutered until he was about five-years-old. In the meantime he was king of the neighborhood and spread his genes around. About a month ago he turned ten. Despite his … Continue reading
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