How Do Plants Know When It’s Spring?
Spring is in the air. The sun is shining, the birds are…
Browsing: Columns
Laugh, Smile and Play
“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and…
No Place Like Home
I’ve lived in Texas for about ten years – first in Austin…
Inflationary Pressures Persist
In December, I wrote about the ratcheting-up of our inflationary numbers. We…
Sometimes, the Best Education is Outside of School
Growing up in Illinois, I was blessed to have many educational opportunities…
Economic Consequences of the Ukraine-Russia War
Hopefully by the time this is published, the war will be over…
Don’t Even Fool Me Once
I type this as a wave of dread washes over me. This…
Know Thy Neighbor
Each of my neighbors within a five-house radius has a key to…
Our Introduction to Art March 31 is National Crayon Day
What’s your favorite color? Is it a primary like blue, red, yellow?…
Irish Inspired Guinness Meatballs
If you want to celebrate some Irish heritage for St. Patrick’s Day…