Written by Heather Hymas
“And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When...
Written by Paul Dail
In my former life as a high school English teacher, I taught a unit on dystopian literature, stories about societies that try to create a utopia but typically fail miserably by most rational standards. In one...
Written by Rich Rogers
“Death of a Citizen.” Donald Hamilton. 1960, reprint 2013. Titan Books. Paperback. 240 pages. $7.99.5 starsIt’s time to celebrate -- Matt Helm is back in print! If you love great action/adventure/spy novels, Helm is the guy...
If you are unaware, we are living in a craft beer renaissance right now. Like Michelangelo or Leonardo De Vinci, brewmeisters everywhere are creating works of art through their brewing techniques and recipes. America is largely driving this culinary...
Written by Marianne MansfieldBill Cosby was never one of my favorites. The wacky faces he made on the Cosby Show distracted me from the plot, however thin it might have been. I liked him a little better as Art...
Written by Melinda Charlet
Dear Dietitian,Over the past few months, I’ve been trying to eat healthy and exercise regularly, and I have actually lost some weight and am feeling really good. With the holidays coming up, I don’t want to...
Written by Adam Schwartz
After yet another defeat for the American Ryder Cup team on European soil in late September, several peculiar events have transpired. The Ryder Cup is an event that is based strictly on competition between two sides:...
Written by Greta Hyland
Whether we like it or not, we might just be living in the era of Marijuana. Midterm elections saw recreational and medical marijuana legalized in Oregon, Alaska, Guam, Part of Maine, and Washington D.C., following the...
Written by Paul Dail
While the winning candidates have already held their celebrations, the final word on the 2014 Washington County election wasn’t official until the Washington County Clerk’s office released the certified results on Tuesday, two weeks after Election...
Written by Charlotte WestTomatoes are a moody crop and are unpredictable each year. Many of us experience lush vines and little yield. The most common reason for this is over-watering. Usually tomatoes only need watering every four to seven...