Don’t eat little, red berries was an oft repeated warning in my childhood. Some wild berries that look so scrumptious are poisonous, so it is good advice. […]
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What, exactly, is cancer?
My grandfather died of neck cancer about five years ago. Cancer has always been this invisible enemy that has haunted me and so many people I know. […]
Do it Yourself: Smoker
Warm up cold nights with home-made food over a fire By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com It’s bonfire season — chilly nights (but not too cold) are just perfect for spending […]
Mosquitos a pain, but also useful
This summer both flew by and dragged on for me. When I think how quickly it passed, I think about all I didn’t manage to accomplish — […]
DIY Fall Wreath
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com With changing seasons comes time to change the wreath on your door, which in my case has been hanging there since the last DIY […]
COLUMN: Do you know your purpose?
Purpose — do you have it, do you lack it, did you ever take a look at what you thought it was for you and then second […]
Ashleigh Weaver, Railey Reeves lead MHS girls’ soccer team past Preston
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Even in a lopsided win or loss, there are lessons to be learned. On Monday at Pony Lewis Field, it was Morgantown’s girls’ […]
Shouldn’t most woodpeckers have brain damage?
If I slammed my mouth against a tree over and over again, I would definitely sustain some serious, lifelong injuries. And I’m sure every other human could […]
Do it Yourself: Cloth Pumpkins
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com October is upon us, bringing pumpkin spice, pumpkin soup, pumpkin rolls, Halloween, and fall décor. It is time to look up recipes, plan a […]
COLUMN: Festive activities for autumn
Fall! The smell of pumpkin spice in every cafe, the crisp autumn air blowing everywhere, leaves starting to fall and change colors, all while the night sky […]
