A plain button up shirt or other garment can be transformed into a charming one with one simple change — sprucing up the buttons. You can change […]
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Herbal relief to the rescue for back pain
A couple years ago, I picked some small willow branches (more like twigs) and leaves when a family member was battling a persistent fever. I knew willow […]
Quilting may not be her thing
Well folks, it happened. I have a new hobby. It was bound to happen — I hadn’t tried a new craft in a while. What surprises me […]
Never too late to learn — and MTEC can teach you
A few years ago, my father and I took two stained glass classes at Monongalia County Technical Education Center (MTEC) through its community class program. This launched […]
Savoring special Christmas memories
Last year I watched “Blown Away,” a glass blowing reality competition show. I believe it was the holiday special. One of the prompts was for the participants […]
‘Post Pan’ art exhibition at the CAC shows artist Shalya Marsh’s shadow side
One thing I really missed during the pandemic lockdowns was experiencing art in person. Now I’m ready to dive back in. Last week, I went to check […]
Lessons learned making caramel apples
Last week I had fun making caramel apples for my weekend DIY feature. This surprised me, as I’ve never enjoyed eating a caramel apple. I find myself […]
LaRocca’s artwork channels 80s, 90s pop culture
“Growing up, I knew I wanted to be an artist in some capacity,” Doug LaRocca told me. His path as an artist took him through college where […]
Factors lead to failed garden
This year my garden completely failed. I attribute its abysmal lack of success to several factors — pests (large and small), several family trips over the summer, […]
Bobcat sighting signals a return to writer’s land
When my family moved to Preston County in the mid-90s, we were enchanted by all the wildlife. We moved from the Baltimore suburbs, and these peaceful hills […]
