NEWS FROM THE HILLS
Light raindrops are slowly dripping down on the lacy white ash bush, which in turn scatters the drops on the
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Light raindrops are slowly dripping down on the lacy white ash bush, which in turn scatters the drops on the
Read MoreAfter a brief moment of anger over his mother’s malady — the chronic alcoholism into which she had fallen —
Read MoreTATI’S STOLEN CHAUSSON POINTS (Tatiana’s story continues) Tatiana was getting older almost ninety. It was more difficult for
Read MoreThe Redman’s religion is not a matter of certain days and set observances, but is a part of his every
Read MoreSaturday, May 22, 9 to 11 a.m. Garlic Mustard Pull at Eagle Marsh 6801 Engle Road them. Great for little
Read MoreWalk for the Wetlands is a unique 5K/2K walk to benefit Little River Wetlands Project, a local land trust celebrating
Read MoreHosta plants are generally selected based on the colors of their leaves. Obviously, you choose the foliage color that you
Read MoreThe Harlan UMC Quilt Show What is better than attending a quilt show? Having the opportunity to speak at one!
Read MoreDay fades away as evening shadows deepen, and white mist shrouds the side of Pilot Knob. Night is falling in
Read MoreThis week’s DYK was written by a prominent professor with long-time sobriety: If the ground of being which preceded the
Read MoreDave (everybody called him Shark Boy) finished scrubbing the Weaver’s teakwood deck and invited Ryan below deck while he straightened
Read More(Part two) She moved past the ballet slippers she wore before she started to wear toe shoes. Her hand gently
Read MoreThere are lots of trees on our property. I know the names of some of them, like the cedar, pine, maple
Read MoreYour rose bushes are now on their way to great foliage and the formation of buds. If you have not
Read MoreFOR THE LOVE OF MAGGIE I met Maggie Silverman in the summer of 1979. Recently graduated from college and without
Read MoreMild and gentle May has spread her green skirts over our hills, and ushered in a delightful season of budding
Read MoreDave (everybody called him Shark Boy) eased the Dream Weaver close to Lovango’s dock and shoved a big boat fender
Read More(For all those ballerinas out there) It was a cold winter’s day and she was seated in her
Read MoreWhen we dwell on things that tend to upset our walking in balance on Mother Earth, it is time to
Read MorePart Two (of two) From her castle, Regina is in charge. She has a machine in the castle that tells
Read MoreDave (everybody called him Shark Boy) and the hungry monk were motoring Dream Weaver toward the place on Lovango’s coast
Read MoreSpring/Gardening season traditionally starts on April 21st but as always, you must ask yourself, “Do you feel lucky?” Is it
Read MoreOut in the forest, the May apples are unfurling their fairy umbrellas in anticipation of April showers. They have been
Read MoreString-A-Long Quilt Guild Show a Success March 27 dawns bright and sunny-perfect weather for a jaunt to Valparaiso for
Read MoreOh Great Spirit whose voice I hear in the winds and whose breath gives life to all the world, hear
Read MoreMy ice cream dripped on his pants, But Grandpa doesn’t care. His fishing tackle’s tangled up, His rod is
Read MorePart One (of three) Once upon a time when God created the earth, he created things that only children
Read MoreThree Way Bulb When it is daylight and we are in darkness, we need to pray that we find
Read MoreDave (everybody called him Shark Boy), and the monk scaled the rocky cliff on the seaward side of Lovango in
Read MoreMinnie and I went out looking for spring yesterday. We knew she had arrived; the calendar said so, and the
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