always rejoicing in the living petals, hardly ever do our heads get turned by the dead, the brave shroud flags of life spent

Pat Benik sent a photo to me of a Red Tailed Hawk that was drenched and unable to stand.  The prognosis for a bird like this is grim. Birds of prey are powerful and when they go down with no will to fight, it is hard to bring them back. Birds also have a natural water proofing, which allows …

With school starting soon, I thought I would share a list of fun and creative bagged lunch ideas. I hope you enjoy! 

The Jackson Claim Jumpers have boogie woogied their way to almost seven decades of all-around fun square dancing in the Mother Lode, as the club was first incepted in 1950, making next year their 70th anniversary.

I have long lamented the undervaluation of tradesmen and women. Without them our basic needs would go unmet. Think about it. The tradesmen build our shelter. They produce the vehicles that we drive and the roads on which they travel. Without the lineman electricity would not arrive at your h…

This fresh pasta salad is perfect as a side dish to your grilled chicken, as a light lunch, or as a contribution to your next potluck. Make your own pesto if you have fresh basil you need to use from your garden or the farmer’s market. Enjoy! 

(Green Gentian, In High Land Bloom)

A small, eager Tiger Cub grew up to be a strong, honorable Eagle Scout through hard work, life lessons, community service and genuine love for his community. William “Liam” Thompson, of Plymouth, was reverenced at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor at Plymouth City Hall on Wednesday, July 31. 

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If you are like most gardeners, tomatoes are number one in your heart. Most of us eagerly anticipate that first delicious fruit of the season. We’re all looking for the perfect tomato. Saturday, August 24 is your chance to put your tomatoes to the ultimate test.  The UCCE Master Gardeners of…