Seasonally speaking, this is a great time of year to plant trees and shrubs because it provides roots ample time to get established before Spring and the new growth that comes with it. When a plant goes dormant during the winter months, energy transfer occurs […]
Linda's great tips for showing thanks and support...
Every autumn, as the leaves turn gold, Hollywood studios roll out productions...
Age does not necessarily bring wisdom...
My View on Council meetings...
Hello Jacksonville! And hello Fall. What a great Summer it’s been.
You may (or may not) know that I had surgery for hip dysplasia when I was nine months old. Because of my weird hips, I don’t jump very much…although, I have grown fond of jumping […]
“I ask not for a lighter burden but for broader shoulders.” Old Jewish Proverb
Fire Department Open House October 13, 5:30-8pm...
Sharing cooking, garden bounty and pesto...
Next cooking class is October 4 on" Sauces Made Easy"...
people are starting to wonder what wine quality 2011 is going to produce...
Tempranillo may still be unpronounceable or unknown to most wine drinkers...
What if you were told that you already have all that you need to be happy right now?
Whit asked for my perspective on the Extreme Makeover Home Edition’s (EMHE) project...
Thoughts on Extreme Makeover and our own Community Involvement ...
Josh Sherman and Stephanie Grounds have common hearts when it comes to gardening
How were we to know, 3,500+ miles ago, that we’d really pull this ride off?
It was an event-filled Summer...
The topic of the MRA land swap proposal was once again introduced to the City Council...
Legend Smokey Robinson comes to Britt Festivals for the final concert of the season this Saturday!
Since 2006, 52 markers have been restored in our historic cemetery...
Hello friends and readers - due to popular demand, I am online for the first time!
Buying local is good for us, good for the economy and good for the environment...
Last Art Amble for the year in downtown Jacksonville Tonight from 5 to 7!!
Alaska brown bears were everywhere!
If your eyes are burning, aching, or constantly tearing, you may have dry eyes...
Look Who's Eating at C Street Bistro...
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the country...
Ratatouille is the ultimate recipe to make the most of our local grower's markets and home vegetable gardens.
One reason Kathy and Fred Crabtree moved from Medford, and built this home 3 years ago, was to expand gardening!
The GPS told us we were right on track, the Caves just a few miles away...
A house becomes a home when YOU become visible, when your needs are met...
Stevie and Rosie first met one day when Rosie was taking a nap in a corner of the barn...
All the smaller projects that pile up left undone are a source of mental stress...
I stopped in at The Candy Shoppe in downtown Jacksonville recently, where I bought a roll of Necco wafers...
Our task is to hold on the elements of space, design and use...
The importance of shopping locally...
How does this local thing really work?
Hanley Farm Harvest Days are fantastic! Threshing has been tentatively rescheduled for August 20...
The Most Important Tool for Back-to-School is Good Vision
Consider this: One in four children has a vision-related problem, yet only 14 percent receive a comprehensive eye exam before entering school. If you would like your child to learn to his or her full […]
We hold on to worn out dreams and old resentments as hard and fast as old LPs and half-used cans of paint...
Since the 1970’s, there’s been a 25% drop in our children’s free play and a 50% drop in unstructured outdoor activities.
Law has the unfortunate restriction on small wineries...
Whether we are happier in the pursuit than in the act of being...that truly is the question.
I thought a few, simple indoor projects would be just the thing to beat the August heat and have some home-y fun...
Following a major disaster, first responders who provide fire and medical services will not be able to meet the demand for these services...
An eternal truth in my life is that one must always be prepared for a champagne celebration...
From shopping locally, enjoying Art Ambles, Farmer's Market and "Leverage" (the TV Show)...
Wine has deep roots in Jacksonville, dating back to the early 1860’s when pioneer-photographer Peter Britt planted...
Ronit and David Gibb converted their home on South Oregon Street from a trashed “fixer upper” to a garden Mecca that showcases...