Somehow, I managed to exist until this year without hearing the Christmas song, “Dominick the Donkey.” Because I love Christmas, Christmas songs (of basically all genres), and […]
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New Years Eve celebratory boxes
A perfect surprise if you are planning a virtual NYE party By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com Family gatherings and holiday events canceled or switched to virtual get-togethers make this […]
Holiday support for the arts
More holiday ideas of gifts for this Christmas season BY ALDONA BIRDFor The Dominion Post COVID-19 has affected everyone, but you can still gift unique Christmas gifts […]
Supporting Creativity
Get inventive with these gifts this COVID Christmas season by Aldona Bird For The Dominion Post As with so much else, Christmas shopping changed with COVID-19. Artists and […]
Despite overpopulation, New Zealand imports venison to United States
With hunting season progressing, I’ve been thinking about the wildlife surrounding me. It’s a notable day when I don’t see deer nearby, or at least the evidence […]
Gift Bags for the holidays
This easy DIY reuses leftover paper and makes the season a little more eco-friendly BY ALDONA BIRD Newsroom@DominionPost.com With a little extra time to spend at home instead […]
Could we ever actually become immortal?
It seems that a lot of people are obsessed with the idea of immortality. Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of a united China (reigned 221-210 BCE), […]
Pet Wants delivers food for animals
I’m falling down a new rabbit hole I just found, full of twists and turns. The topic is pet food (back to this in a minute; hang […]
DIY Tiny Trees
Great crafts to bring holiday or seasonal cheer to any home BY ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com If you are still deciding on the type of tree to put up […]
Many can find the silver lining
Overwhelmed with appreciation at the number and types of responses after reaching out to friends about pandemic silver linings for my column last week, I wanted to […]
