By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com Chilly weather is creeping in, which means it’s time to start switching to cozy clothing. If your fall apparel needs an update think twice […]
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Find interest in owls and nature
More time at home has made for me the silver lining during this pandemic. I feel more tuned in to my valley, and the many living things […]
Do it Yourself: Pie Carrier
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com With beautiful autumn weather beginning, and with COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in our state, it is a great time to socialize outdoors. Whether […]
Math really does apply
The university I went to did not have a particularly rigorous math program. I took college algebra, and higher math classes were offered, but there was also […]
DIY: Corn Husk Dolls
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com It is corn season. Along with corn on the cob, corn chowder, and grilled corn come corn husks. Before you toss them in the […]
Tree near home may be Allegheny chinquapin
During my childhood I loved to watch Disney’s “Pocahontas.” Every time I watched it, I a got a lecture from my mother. She only allowed me to […]
DIY Pine Brooms: Style and Function
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com We have brooms to help keep our homes, porches, walkways and other spaces clean. Usually after use these tools are tucked away out of […]
Rooting for the restoration of the American chestnut tree
We’ve probably all heard of the American chestnut, and its fatal succumbing to a fungal infection brought from East Asia. This is about all I knew about […]
DIY: Tales Come to Life with Story Portraits
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com School is starting and everyone is busy. Which makes this a great time to clear a little time in your schedule to spend some […]
Wall of windows leads to insight
Considering what to write this week I gazed out my bathroom window, while brushing my teeth. My mind wandered from possible topics to my latest project, just […]
