Being a home gardener means being frustrated much of the time and it’s all about control: who’s in charge? People plant their gardens every year and every year things happen that nobody can explain. I planted two hills of zucchini this spring, three seeds... See more
I don’t know who first thought of having an egg toss during Grangeville’s annual Border Days celebration but the event has become almost more popular than the famous rodeo, which was the reason for the celebration in the first place. I know people who wou... See more
The worst part about a medical procedure is not the poking and probing you might have done to you, something one must stoically endure from medical professionals who assure you that all naked human bodies look the same. It’s a blow to your ego but also a ... See more
I got into beekeeping several years ago after a friend gave me a bunch of bee hive equipment that her sister was discarding and I thought, “Wow, I can start a new hobby without any cost!” Well, a few thousand dollars later I’m still into it, although I ha... See more
It’s an honored tradition for astronauts in outer space to hold online chats with students on the Earth, who frequently ask pointed questions such as: “How do you sneeze in space?” Anything that can get kids to lift their imaginations above what is someti... See more