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MELINDA MYERS: Ornamental and Edible Gardens and Containers

Boost the flavor and beauty of your landscape by adding a few ornamental edible plants to your garden beds and containers.  Look for opportunities to substitute ornamental vegetables, fruit,...

RANDY HUFF: What Could Have Been A Casual Complaint and Casual Accusation

We were walking through the terminal, weary from the flight. Without thought, I voiced the...

DEVOTIONAL: Thanks, Mom!

Her children rise up and call her blessed  -- Prov. 31:28a (ESV) We celebrate Mother's Day...

MORGAN GRIFFITH: Is Government Research Safe?

It has been roughly four and a half years since the start of the COVID-19...

MIKE KEELER: May 1774: The Empire Strikes Back

On May 13, 1774, a large vessel sailed into Boston Harbor. It wasn't a whaler,...

MIKE KEELER: It’s All About Relationships and Then Some

It's summertime, and I'm too lazy to write something new. And, since it's also a good time to go see friends and family, I...

Scot Bellavia: THE FLOYDFEST EXPERIENCE

Look! There’s a hot dog vendor—no, that’s a pickle cart. Of course they don’t sell hot dogs here. And I see fantastic creatures on...

Plant Now for a Bountiful Fall Harvest

Boost your fall garden harvest with some midsummer plantings. Fill vacant spaces left in the vegetable garden after harvesting lettuce, spinach, and other early...

MIKE KEELER: What It Once Took To Make A Long Distance Call

Tel Aviv, this is Telephone Pole calling. Telephone Pole calling, come in, Tel Aviv...hmm, they're not answering...the line is dead.But not so long ago...

SERWAN ZANGANA: In The White House, Cocaine Was Discovered But The Truth is Missing

Our Commander in Chief has failed us yet again and degraded America as cocaine was found in the White House. Obviously,  the cocaine discovery...

MELINDA MYERS: Summer Bouquets From The Garden

Make every day and summer gatherings special with the help of garden-fresh flower arrangements. You will be sure to generate smiles from family members...