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growing quinoa(0)
This is an old post I did on growing quinoa a few years back and never put up. (pic is not mine)The quinoa growing experimentThis past spring we decided we were going to attempt to grow some of our own grains in our attempt to become as self sustaining… |
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Living Green, Junker Style(0)
I am always looking for the unique, the old, and the unusual in out-of-the-way places. |
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Burnt House Haints(0)
At the intersection of Route 47 and Tanner Road, on the southern side of the road, there stands a large two story house. |
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Baboushka: A Story for the Season(0)
This is one of my favorite Christmas stories. I’ve posted it before, but it’s one that bears repeating. How often do we let the routine things in life stop us from doing what we really want to be doing? Baboushka |
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GRANNY’S FRONT PORCH: Prepare for Winter the Folklore Way(0)
There is certainly a lot to remember if we want to ensure wealth, good weather and good luck by following the old folklore. |
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Shaggy Manes(0)
Shaggy Manes (Coprinus comatus) are one of the latest edible mushrooms that we can expect to find in this area. These were photographed and the smaller ones were picked on November 1, 2011; near Horseshoe Run in Tucker County, WV. The recent snow did n… |
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Ghost Stories!(0)
Last night was ghost stories night in Sistersville, West Virginia. And what a night it was. I’d been working on a program to bring to Sistersville as part of the Stories at the River’s Edge project. My original plan was to have four tellers in differe… |
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The Singin Bowl(0)
A couple months back Granny passed away and in proper new age fashion many of her belongings were posted in a private group on face book through photo albums. Family got to go through them and choose what they would like to have. I, of course, was d… |
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Central WV Events – February(0)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 GROUND HOG DAY French Creek Freddie Ground Hog Day Report, 10am, WV Wildlife Center, 304-924-6211 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY |
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Special Feature: Live at the Smoot(2)
When it first opened its doors in 1926, The Smoot Theatre hosted everything from comedians to elephants on its stage. |
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Two-Lane Distribution: Methods of the Madness(0)
Circulating Two-Lane Livin’ Magazine is always a challenge, especially this time of year. |
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Thomas Dam Canvasback(0)
The Canvasback (Aythya valisineria) is one of the largest diving ducks. It is most often found on large, deep bodies of water. This species is not something that you would expect to find at the dam in Thomas, WV. There was very little open water presen… |
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ENCORE TUNE-UP(0)
TUNE UP YOUR ENCOREI have been using a Thompson-Center Encore for all of my hunting for the past 12 years. Yes, there are limitations, but for my purposes, it is a good fit. Not once during this time; have I needed or wished for another shot. I don’t… |
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THROUGH THE SEASONS: Winter Begins(1)
The days are short and the nights are cold and long, white stuff begins to fall from the sky. Winter has arrived. |
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It’s All in a Cup of Tea(0)
The health benefits of tea include better heart health, reduced cancer risk, and better skin, just to name a few. |
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mushroom logs-first harvest(0)
Just as I was beginning to wonder if the mushroom logs were going to do anything yesterday I noticed we had some beauties ready for harvesting. |
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THINGS NEW & OLD: Faith or Doubt(0)
“…for he (the Father) maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on |
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