SMOKE ON THE WIND
Wow! The new year is upon us and it is my birthday month. Yes, I celebrate the whole month. Why?
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Original Leisure & Entertainment
Our Original Leisure & Entertainment showcases columns, stories, and features that entertain, inspire, and spark curiosity. Written by local Waynedale and Fort Wayne columnists, these pieces explore traditions, everyday history, quilting and handcrafts, movies, humor, and reflections on life in northeast Indiana. Each story is created exclusively for The Waynedale News, inviting readers to slow down, enjoy a good read, and stay connected with the people, memories, and pastimes that make this community unique.
KAMPFIRE KOOKIN’ WILD THANGS
The Christmas season is over; the new year has begun. I trust that you had a great time over the
Read MoreSCOUTING AROUND
(This issue of The Waynedale News finds Ray McCune in West Virginia tending to business.) SCOUTING AROUND WAYNEDALE Don’t park
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SMOKE ON THE WIND
Wow! Saturday as I awoke and looked out my bedroom window, I could see the ground was covered with a
Read MoreCHRISTOPHER
They were rushing through the heavy traffic of Chicago on their way to the theater. Christopher, his dearest friend was
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AROUND THE FRAME
When not to use vintage fabric Happy New Year to all and may your quilting time bring you peace and
Read MoreTALES FROM THE CARIBBEAN
Having ended their philosophical debate on the way to Santana’s shack, Dave and the monk reached the top of the
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NEWS FROM THE HILLS
MY CREEDTo live as gently as I can;To be, no matter where, a man;To take what comes of good or
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SEVEN IMPORTANT GROWING TIPS FOR WINTER
During the winter months when the day-length is shortened and the sun intensity is very low, growing indoor houseplants becomes
Read MoreSCOUTING SMOKE SIGNALS
I am both honored and privileged to sit on the Eagle Board of Review for the Miami District of the
Read MoreA WAYWARD ELF
Well, you’ll probably remember Albert, the elf, living in the Big House with Santa and his parents. He made toys,
Read MoreTALES FROM THE CARIBBEAN
As the three friends, Dave, Brother Lamb and rooster Barrack slowly wove their way in their little dinghy through the
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NEWS FROM THE HILLS
Brown November has departed, leaving behind brown fields and bare trees, brown leaves on the forest floor, and meadows brown
Read MoreTHIRD TIME ISN’T CHARM: THE MAYANS ARE WRONG
The Mayans predicted that the world would come to an end of December 21, 2012, so the media are scrambling
Read MoreA STRING OF LIGHTS PRESENTS A KNOTTY HOLIDAY PROBLEM
Knot theory and its ramifications for the holidays It’s a knotty problem unfurling those Christmas and Hanukah lights. But
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EARLY POINSETTIA CARE
If you are lucky enough to receive a Christmas poinsettia this holiday season, there are a few important steps that
Read MoreOUTDOOR ICE SKATING RINK OPENS
The Headwaters Park Outdoor Ice Skating Rink opened recently for its seventh season. The Lincoln Financial Group is again
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AROUND THE FRAME
THE HUNT FOR VINTAGE FABRIC In order to restore a quilt it is best to use appropriate vintage fabric.
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SMOKE ON THE WIND
I love to pray as I write, and I now pray for all humanity, for all of God’s creation.
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SMOKE ON THE WIND
A ROUND OF BLESSINGS “Faith Warriors” If you have ever been to a state park in Indiana, you know
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JUST ADD WATER-PAPERWHITES
Here is something to try that you simply cannot fail to grow, water correctly or bring into bloom on time.
Read MoreTALES FROM THE CARIBBEAN
After breakfast, Dave and the monk hiked down the hill to where the dingy was moored. It was bobbing up
Read MoreA WAYWARD ELF
Now you must remember that the North Pole is very, very cold and there is not much outside of Santa’s
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NEWS FROM THE HILLS
THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER There’s a graveyard near the White HouseWhere the Unknown Soldier lies.And the flowers there are sprinkledWith
Read MoreDISTANT VISIONS
A continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story: This is a continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story, excerpted from her book Distant
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A continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story: This week’s story is a continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story as it was
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TALES FROM THE CARIBBEAN
Lambini the hungry monk declared, “I’m hungry, where can we get breakfast?” “You got any money,” asked Dave? “No,” said
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NEWS FROM THE HILLS
The melancholy days have come, the saddest of the year,Of wailing winds, and naked woods, and meadows brown and sere;Heaped
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GROWING AMARYLLIS
Getting Amaryllis into bloom usually takes about six to eight weeks from the time you plant the bulb and get
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AROUND THE FRAME
When to restore a quilt In the previous column different scenarios described quilts requiring conservation. This issue’s column focuses
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