SMOKE ON THE WIND
FAMILY TREE Walking in the woods, I came to a clearing. I sat on a log, gazing at the
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FAMILY TREE Walking in the woods, I came to a clearing. I sat on a log, gazing at the
Read MoreA continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story: This week’s story is a continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story as it was
Read MoreLambini the hungry monk declared, “I’m hungry, where can we get breakfast?” “You got any money,” asked Dave? “No,” said
Read MoreThe melancholy days have come, the saddest of the year,Of wailing winds, and naked woods, and meadows brown and sere;Heaped
Read MoreGetting Amaryllis into bloom usually takes about six to eight weeks from the time you plant the bulb and get
Read MoreWhen to restore a quilt In the previous column different scenarios described quilts requiring conservation. This issue’s column focuses
Read MoreInternational Association of Fire Fighters General President Harold Schaitberger has appointed James Ridley director of the IAFF Hazardous Materials and
Read MoreTO CONSERVE OR RESTORE: WHAT’S BEST FOR MY QUILT? First, let’s define the difference between conserving and restoring a
Read MoreI know a person who, when we first met, it was obvious that we would become friends. My friend Barb
Read More“Cock-a-doodle-do,” crowed Barrack the rooster from his treetop, as the morning sun peeked its head above the horizon. Down on
Read MoreBIRDS SEARCH FOR SUMMER “Summer is gone,” say the Blue Asters by the roadside. “Summer is gone,” say
Read MoreA continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story: This week’s story is a continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story excerpted from
Read MoreHAVE A GOOD JOURNEY During our journey here upon Mother Earth, we will wear many different lampshades of a human
Read MoreBy the time their little group had arrived at the Captain’s boat shack — Dave the Shark Boy and his
Read MoreThe Harvest Moon was obscured by clouds Monday night, but last night it was hanging in the sky, round and
Read MoreWe have all heard about the “up-side down” tomato plants and the many ways to grow them. What I want
Read MoreThis is a continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story excerpted from her book, Distant Vision: Phil’s (Philo T. Farnsworth), entire life was
Read Morefrom “A Tract for our Times” Writer Woodene Koenig-Bricker describes Pope Benedict XVI as “the greenest Pope in
Read MoreCAUSE OF DEATH As a quilt restorer, I identify with the pathologists on Crime Scene Investigation (CSI). To determine
Read MoreMore than 430 people eagerly turned out to meet Captain Phil Harris of the Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch, feast on
Read MoreMEDITATION from “Faith Warriors” I closed my eyes and saw an Indian. He looked gentle and strong. I asked
Read MoreThis week’s DYK is excerpted from Professor Chesnut’s soon to be published book, God and Spirituality. Learning that I am not
Read MoreAmerican City & County magazine selected Fort Wayne Public Works Director Bob Kennedy as 2009 Public Works Leader of the
Read MoreA tiny white butterfly has followed me around all day. As we walked by the creek side, where the pink
Read MoreWWGD? (What Would Grandma Do?) I find myself asking the question every time I start a new restoration project. Channeling grandma
Read MoreOnce he was safely aboard the Flying Circus, the hungry monk Lambini devoured his sandwich, gulped down some water, and fell
Read MoreA continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story: Jacob Bastian (Phil’s grandfather on his mother’s side) was a perfectionist. He
Read MoreIf your peony plants did a poor job of blooming this year, it may be time to dig them up
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters celebrates seniors John Doctor and Paul Johnson for their extraordinary efforts at the Annual Volunteer Recognition
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