If you’re like me, the last couple of months have run away from you. November is far from the exception. It’s hard to believe that we find ourselves a little more than a week from Thanksgiving 2022. Planning for a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas can be daunting, whether you’re a seasone...

The first thing that pops into most people’s minds when they hear the word “pickle” is a pickled cucumber (often seasoned with dill). And that’s fine! There’s a reason that particular fruit/vegetable has risen to the top of the pickle pile. Pickled cucumbers are easy to make and fun to snack on. Nex...

The increased and widespread use of artificial light at night is not only impairing our view of the universe, it is adversely affecting our environment, our safety, our energy consumption and our health. The good news is that light pollution, unlike many other forms of pollution, is reversible and e...

There is a running joke in pop culture about the average American (outside of certain immigrant and minority communities) not knowing how to properly to utilize spices and seasonings. Take an app like TikTok – there are pages and pages of videos with Black and Hispanic moms, grandmothers and aunts r...

Did you know Nov. 4 is National Bison Day? More than just a symbol of America, this large and in-charge ruminants make for great beef animals. Read more about them below: Raising bison may sound like an easy way to raise meat animals, as bison don’t require shelter, even in northern climates; howeve...

The following has been adapted from a post at Zero to Hunt : Some people struggle with whether to hunt alone or with a buddy. We may tell ourselves that we work better alone, and that may be true for some. But at a certain point, we can’t grow anymore without someone else to give us that gentle nudg...

Halloween conjures a plethora of different visuals for different people depending on your upbringing and what you enjoy about this spooky holiday. Cute kids in costume. Lots of candy. Apple and pumpkin everything (who doesn’t love apple cider?). Parties. Bobby Pickett’s seminal hit “Monster Mash” bl...

The family automobile is not the only piece of equipment that requires routine upkeep to ensure it is operating properly. Life on a farm or homestead can come to a screeching halt if farm equipment is not properly maintained. Farmers invest thousands of dollars on agricultural equipment, such as tra...

Comedian Bob Marley, a native of Maine, has a bit (an oldie but a goodie) about all the nonsense his dad let him get away with as a kid. For example, he could take the entire roof off the house and his dad would just laugh and say, “Ha! It’s gonna suck if it snows.” His father – who named his son no...