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We have all heard about the “up-side down” tomato plants and the many ways to grow them. What I want to know is through your own experience, how did it work for you? I have heard of many failures of this unique method of growing tomatoes but surprisingly, . . .
This is a continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story excerpted from her book, Distant Vision: Phil’s (Philo T. Farnsworth), entire life was characterized by the hope he could become an inventor like Alexander Graham Bell or Thomas Alva Edison. . . .
from “A Tract for our Times”
Writer Woodene Koenig-Bricker describes Pope Benedict XVI as “the greenest Pope in history.”
Pope Benedict XVI has said that we need to “transform the world, and give it back to God.”
He has installed solar . . .
CAUSE OF DEATH
As a quilt restorer, I identify with the pathologists on Crime Scene Investigation (CSI). To determine what caused a quilt’s present condition, I need to examine the quilt and follow the evidence to determine the cause of death (COD). . . .
Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates seniors John Doctor and Paul Johnson for their extraordinary efforts at the Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner
Since 1972, Big Brothers Big Sisters has reached out into the community to make a positive impact . . .
More than 430 people eagerly turned out to meet Captain Phil Harris of the Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch, feast on Alaskan crab, enjoy a variety of refreshments, and support Lutheran Life Villages’ Wellness Initiative during Crabfest ‘09 . . .
MEDITATION
from “Faith Warriors”
I closed my eyes and saw an Indian. He looked gentle and strong.
I asked him, “Will you be my guide?”
He said, “Where do you wish to go?”
“To the home of The Creator,” I replied.
“Good. Then follow me. . . .
This week’s DYK is excerpted from Professor Chesnut’s soon to be published book, God and Spirituality. Learning that I am not God: The good old timers in the Twelve Step Program tell the newcomers to relax, and work out their own concept . . .
American City & County magazine selected Fort Wayne Public Works Director Bob Kennedy as 2009 Public Works Leader of the Year for his accomplishments in 2008. An article naming Kennedy the “master of disaster” appears in the September edition . . .
A tiny white butterfly has followed me around all day. As we walked by the creek side, where the pink spikes of smartweed (also called lady’s thumb) were blooming in dense masses, it hovered above them. Then it floated above the yellow-eyed asters . . .
WWGD?
(What Would Grandma Do?)
I find myself asking the question every time I start a new restoration project. Channeling grandma to have her ghost whisper in my ear rarely works, so I examine the quilt at-hand to determine “What Did Grandma . . .
Once he was safely aboard the Flying Circus, the hungry monk Lambini devoured his sandwich, gulped down some water, and fell fast asleep. The captain hard-charged through a passage between Rada and Lovongo Key, pointed the Flying Circus, . . .
A continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story:
Jacob Bastian (Phil’s grandfather on his mother’s side) was a perfectionist. He always had the strongest and most beautiful animals and the best fruits and vegetables. The Bastion Ranch in Washington . . .
If your peony plants did a poor job of blooming this year, it may be time to dig them up and divide them. Start by cutting off the foliage near ground level then dig them carefully out of the ground. Shake them to remove the loose soil and wash them . . .
MIXED BLOOD
(from Faith Warriors)
The part of me
That prays for you,
Sings a song for you,
Plays the flute for you,
Sits and talks with you,
Listens to you,
Goes to pow wows with you,
The part I call Indian.
It is part of me,
It is all of me,
The part I pray
You . . .
Dear Waynedale friends,
I come to an end, now, on writing this column that I have been writing every two weeks for ten years. In this time I have shared my life’s experiences, ideas and opinions with you, and hope that what I have imparted has . . .
“Marching, marching, round about the school room/ Heads erect, eyes ahead, like the soldiers on parade/ Marching, marching, do not fall behind! / Keep in step as we turn and wind.”
My brother Larry came in early this morning, singing the song we . . .
Dave (“Shark Boy” they called him) had just pulled a huge lobster over the dinghy’s rail when a familiar headsail appeared; that sail belonged to the Flying Circus. Dave’s Dad, the captain, was standing bare-chested at her helm with a . . .
A continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story:
This is a continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story: I rejected the unhappy memory of losing my mother and began again to wonder what had happened to Phil (Philo T. Farnsworth). Pacing the room, . . .
The best time to control and eliminate dandelions for next spring is now. The way dandelions work is that they bloom in the spring, produce seeds, then germinate into baby plants during the summer and fall. The application of . . .
Lutheran Children’s Hospital is once again partnering with Riley Hospital for Children to launch the Kids dart. Drive smart. campaign in Allen County. Kids dart. Drive smart. encourages drivers to reduce their speed in areas . . .
By the time everyone reads this column, my husband Thomas Dancing Feather, will have undergone another spinal surgery, on August 28th. We ask for your prayers and loving thoughts during his recovery.
Thank you.
Jane Ebbing
HOME GROWN
We plant our . . .
A Loss Still Felt
The year was around 1971, and I was in school in North Carolina. I was in an accelerated nursing program, along with over a hundred other students. I believe we started with 132. The program was intense and I became close with . . .
Dave (everybody called him Shark Boy), Barrack the rooster and Lambini the hungry monk found themselves in a dangerous situation. They were trying to get through a passage between Lovongo and Rada Key when a foul rip tide started running against them . . .
Dark shadows are creeping across the meadow and fog rolls in from the creek as nightfall once again enters the hills. It is cool enough for a warm blaze in the fire ring, as sparks shoot upward and mingle with the few lightning bugs that shine their . . .
A continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story:
After Phil (Philo T. Farnsworth) explained to me his concept for transmitting moving pictures without any moving parts, I was amazed. Although pictures were being transmitted by GE and RCA during . . .
Step back in time as over 20 Model A cars from the Old Fort Model A Car Club are expected to be showcased at Kingston Residence, 7515 Winchester Road. The Good Old Days celebration is to be held on Friday, September 11 from 4 – 7 p.m. The general . . .
Dear Readers,
I have been writing back and forth with a WWII vet named Mitch. He has many an interesting tale to tell, and I am passing along the newest to you. This is not about the war, but about his growing up with his twin. He is a product of . . .
A continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story: He (Philo T. Farnsworth) silenced any further protests with a kiss and held me in a tight embrace. “God was truly in His heaven and all was right with the world.” A permanent warm glow filled . . .