Rue Cooper
Rue Cooper is a free lance writer living in Pennsylvania. She watches a lot of television shows and old comedy movies. She is interested in homeschooling, religions, biography, science, history, world cultures and American Indians. Enjoying vintage textiles, she is a dollmaker, quiltmaker, seamstress and has a great appreciation for crocheted rag rugs. Wildflowers are one of her passions along with gardening, nutrition, alternative medicine, exercise and diet. She enjoys creative writing, poetry, prose, photography, drawing, and watercolor and acrylic painting. In genealogy, she has traced some of her roots back to Abraham Lincoln - and she spends a lot of time reading her favorite writers on AC.
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Lovers in the GardenWhile harvesting some vegetables this week we found some interesting animal-like shapes that grew from the Beauregard sweet potato plants. -
Autumn Family Trip to the Apple Orchard in St Thomas PennsylvaniaCool September days in St Thomas, Pennsylvania brings the intoxicating smells of ripening apples in the orchards. A drive down Appleway Road and soon we are there, four generations (ages 6 - 91) for this special autumn excursion. -
Pennsylvania Milk Weed PodsClose-up photo of an opened and mature milkweed pod. Milkweed grows in many areas including Pennsylvania. The silky "wings" help the seeds become airborne for reproduction in other areas. -
Wild Black Bear Attacks Couple Inside Their Pennsylvania HomePennsylvania Game Commission spokesman, Jerry Feaser, said the wild black bear attack on a couple inside their Perry County, Pennsylvania home was likely a bear defending its cubs.
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Former Slave Shadrach Journeys Back to Old VirginiaA Review of the film Shadrach (starring actor Harvey Keitel). Born a slave on the Dabney plantation 99 years ago, Shadrack makes a 600 mile walking journey home to old Virginia to die.
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Coyote Wolf Hybrids in Pennsylvania - CoywolvesCoyotes are usually smaller animals but somewhere they have interbred with wolves to make the more than 60 pound dangerous and powerful wild coywolves.
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The Ear-Tagged Black Bears Are Back in Fulton County PennsylvaniaFulton County, Pennsylvania is a small area that has seen some changes recently with visits of wild black bears in home-owners yards.
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Eco-Friendly Party Ideas for Inventive ChildrenKids love to be a part of the party activities from the planning to the doing.
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Eco Friendly Natural Dyes for Fabrics to Enhance the WardrobeNatural eco friendly dyes are hiding in some of plants and roots we see around us and can easily be used to make safe colors for fabrics for clothes or home decor.
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Sugar Cane Tableware - an Alternative Earth Friendly Idea for that Next PartyInstead of all of those big plastic bags filled with birthday party plates and spoons, how about a better idea. Plan a party where the tableware goes back into the cupboard or into the compost pile.
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Jay Bakker Writes His Inspiring Book - "Fall to Grace: A Revolution of God, Self and Society"Jamie Charles Bakker (Jay), born in December 1975, son of world famous Christian evangelists, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, writes About his life in his new book, "Fall To Grace: A Revolution of God, Self and Society."
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Eco-Friendly Solutions to Clogged DrainsEarth friendly bacterial drain cleaners are available and their use could help to make the planet a little greener.
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Earth Friendly Natural Insect Predators or Chemicals in the GardenSongbirds and good insects can be affected and even killed by some of the chemical poisons and garden pesticides that could hang around and be effective for years.
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Jeremy Brosowsky and the Eco Friendly Compost CabApartment residents that are looking for more earth-friendly ways to keep their table scraps out of the landfills and turn them into nutrient-rich and usable compost might call the Compost Cab.
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David Nelson Dies This Week at the Age of 74 - Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson Tv Show"The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" was a favorite tv show for many in the 50's. Ozzie and Harriet Nelson lived a happy tv life with their two sons, David and Ricky.
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WWE Superstar, John Cena - Popular with the Make-A-Wish Foundation for ChildrenJohn Cena, a gifted and hard-working artist in world wrestling entertainment (WWE), gives back to children by granting wishes in the "Make a Wish Foundation."
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Designing an Eco Friendly Kitchen with Sustainable, Renewable ProductsRecycling and reusing has scientists busy with inventing new ideas and researching designs for greener products and now they're moving into the consumer's kitchen.
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Greensulate - the Eco Friendly Insulation Made from MushroomsConsumers are looking for natural, earth friendly and low cost products for their homes. Greensulate could be a natural product that tops the "safe" list and it's made from living mushroom roots.
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Eco Friendly Rain Barrels - an Old and Trusted Tradition for Conserving and Reusing RainwaterMany grandparents today can still remember the carefully monitored eco friendly rain barrel that always had a place by the house. Rainwater was conserved and used for laundry, bathing and gardens and was an appreciated natural gift.
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Yellowstone National Park - 5 Miles Below This Wilderness Beauty in Wyoming, Lies a Sleeping MonsterIn 1872, two million acres in the northern Wyoming wilderness became protected ground. Today, five miles below the green grass of Yellowstone and the grazing animals and vacationing tourists, lies a heated super volcano.
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After the Geminids Meteor Shower Comes a Pre Christmas Rare Total Lunar Eclipse on December 21, 2010Take a break from wrapping all those Christmas presents, fruit-cake creations, singing and dancing and step outside and look up. It's time for the pre-Christmas rare total lunar eclipse. Bring the whole family, and some hot chocolate!
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Sesame Street's Muppet, Elmo, Encourages and Inspires Children to Eat Healthy FoodElmo has laughed, sang, danced and exercised with children to keep them happy - and now he's educating them about healthy food choices for energy and brain-power, and he's only 3 years old.
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The Geminids Meteor Shower of December 2010 - May Show More Than 50 "Shooting Stars" an HourThe Geminids are a bit slower than the summer Perseids and the Geminids "light streaks with tails" could end with a popping sound that might be faintly audible.
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Johnny Depp - Recent Guest-Star on the Dave Letterman ShowJohnny Depp, American actor and well know for his work on the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, talks on the late night Dave Letterman Show, about working with another big star, Angeline Jolie.
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Earth Friendly Choices for Food StorageConsumers are reading the labels. Words like biodegradable, natural, pesticide-free and organic are knowledge and hope for a happy and healthier world for ourselves and the new generations that will reap the successes of our trials and errors.
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Greening Your Wardrobe - Eco Friendly Fashions from the SoybeanResearch into the world of the garden soybean is bringing consumers more healthy food choices, and now, even earth friendly designer fashions. There's no stopping the science and exploration of better greening ideas to help and heal our planet.
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Eco Friendly "Vegetable Ivory" or Elephant Ivory - Which is a Better ChoiceFinding ways to help the rain forests and looking at better earth and wildlife friendly options is a growing concern of consumers. Using a "vegetable ivory" instead of animal ivory may be more beneficial to our green earth.
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Composting is the Earth-Friendly and Natural Way to Recycle Kitchen and Garden WasteBuilding an earth-friendly compost pile to make your own nutrient-rich soil doesn't have to be a complex venture.
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Homeschooling Your Children - is it an Alternative to Public School?With recent news about school shootings and suicides related to school bullies, many parents are concerned about their child's education and are turning to homeschooling.
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A "Green Roof" Eco-Friendly Garden Can Be a Mini Grocery Store of Organic ProduceThere is never an off-season for the eco-friendly and serious gardener. Dead raspberry canes can be removed even when the ground is frozen - or a roof-top garden can be planned for spring.
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Back Yard Solar Cooking - Eco-Friendly and Free Use of EnergySolar ovens have stood the test of time and they're an eco-friendly way to save money on cooking, baking, drying foods and even pasteurizing water. They work with the free energy from the sun.
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Soybeans Bounce from the Consumers Food Menu and onto Eco-Friendly Insulation in the WallsSoy-based home and business wall insulation is eco-friendly. Soybeans are a renewable resource, growing in popularity as healthy food choices and fast expanding into new areas.
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Nature's Toothbrush - the Eco-Friendly "Chew Stick" that is Biodegradable and Safe for the EnvironmentThe eco-friendly "chew stick" toothbrush is a natural way to practice good oral hygiene. It's not a new idea in some countries and it seems to be catching on with some greener-living Americans.
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Green Living Ideas for Earth Friendly Gifts - Recycle and ReuseThe ideas for green living and earth-friendly gifts that can be reused and recycled are many. Gift giving is a year-round activity and there are many options for items that can be reused and enjoyed for generations.
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Child and Pet-Safe Garden and House PlantsSince small children and pets may take an occasional nibble on the foliage and flowers of house and garden plants, safety and knowledge should come first on the selection of these items.
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Pennsylvania's Wild White Rose - Fulton County Wildflower PhotosWildflower Photos: Fulton County, Pennsylvania has lots of wildflowers, like the fragile red columbine that hides on mossy cliff ledges - and the wild white rose! -
Rebounding and the Mini-Trampoline - Be a Kid Again and Get Healthy by PlayingExplore the joys of using a mini-trampoline/rebounder to improve your health. Be a kid again and begin a return to a healthy body while playing!
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Using Natural Resources to Make Jewelry - Keep it Green, Wear a Job's Tear's Necklace from Nature!American Indians were experts in using natural resources to cover their needs - even finding a way to string beads from the wild roadside grasse seeds they called Job's tears!
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Return of the Nuisance Black Bear - Fulton County, Pennsylvania!A Nuisance black bear returns for the second time in three weeks to a yard in Fulton County, Pennsylvania! Damaging a chicken coop and slaughtering chickens during daylight hours, he displays a fearless attitude!
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CowPots, Cow Manure and Fiber Flower Pots - Made in America!As a consumer are you concerned about growing organic and American-made products? Try some 100% biodegradable CowPots to start your new organic garden seedlings and feed your soil with the decomposing nutrient-rich fiber!
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Missouri Botanical Garden and the Plastic Lumber Company of America Work on Recycling Plastic Flower Pots!If you have a pile of used flower pots in the garage just taking up valuable space, the Missouri Botanical Garden might be able to help!
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Autumn Wood's WalkFall in Pennsylvania is vivid in colors and wood's scents. Join me in a walk - maybe we will glimpse Gladys Tabor's unicorn!
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Pusta Kolox, Grow a Rare Heirloom Hungarian Giant Tomato in the Organic Garden!Grow an heirloom tomato in your organic garden and save the seeds to start more plants for next year. Once you have this rare Hungarian beefsteak-type red tomato it can become a delicious freeby that is easy to grow! -
Are the Black Bears in Fulton County, Pennsylvania Becoming a Destructive Nuisance or Even Dangerous?Pennsylvania's Black Bears in Fulton County are dangerous animals and are not meant to be seen strolling around, in the yard and unafraid like a stray dog.
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A Spotted Fawn is Pictured as it Pauses on a Sunday Stroll - Whitetail Deer in Fulton County, Pennsylvania!Pictured here are Whitetail deer in their woods environment. Their camouflaged shades of gray, red, brown and black mottling and even spots, will offer some protection against the Fulton County sportsman during the Pennsylvania hunting season! -
Pictures of Browsing Whitetail Deer in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. Hunting Season Will Soon Be Here!Whitetail deer are many in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. As more deer compete for food it brings them closer to homes and even into yards. These pictures were taken August 15 and show different deer browsing in a wooded yard. -
Fulton County Pennsylvania Deer Pictures - Hunting Season Guidelines For Antlered and Antlerless Deer November 2010Pictures of browsing deer crossing a woods-lined driveway in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. Living on a deer-crossing gives lots of opportunity for watching and photographing the quiet and generally harmless creatures in a yard-setting. -
Roy Rogers' and Dale Evans' Auction for "Trigger", "Buttermilk" and "Bullet" - and RFD-TVRoy Rogers' horse, Trigger, and his German shepherd dog, Bullet, will be staying together after the Christies auction. Dale Evans' horse, Buttermilk, was sold, also, but to undisclosed buyers.
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Eating Whole Plant Foods for a Healthier Heart, Mind and Body!Discovering the healing and energizing nutrition in fruits and vegetables.
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Breathe Easier in a Home Cleaned with Safe Products!Making your own house-cleaning products is easy and low-cost and makes for a happier and safer home.
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Hatching Your Own Chickens!Hatching chicken eggs in an incubator can be a fun experience for the whole family.
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New Arrivals in the Organic GardenSlideshow of what's happening in the June garden. Tomatoes and squash plants are blooming and tiny vegetables are making an entrance. -
Pictures of in an Alley in Hancock, Maryland - Washington County Small Town Scenery!Sometimes, some of the things that people rarely see, are actually filled with beauty, as this alley off of Main Street shows. -
Wildflowers and MiraclesJune wildflowers make their quiet and sometimes rare appearance along Pennsylvania roadsides. The single wild pink "Pasture rose" is a simplistic beauty - a miracle. -
Could There Be a Pharmacy in Your Garden?Take a closer look at some of the fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts and grains that could be power-packed with health-giving nutrients. -
Visiting a Reuse Center in Your CommunityVisiting a reuse center could have some advantages for you. Many items that have been used are still reusable and are selling at a bargain price!
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Tips for Searching Out Paint Bargains at Yard SalesBefore getting into that home improvement project that involves painting, first check out the VOC (volatile organic compounds).
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Brothers Maybe?It's easy to mistake the beautiful hummingbird moth for the bumble bee. Their colors and markings are slightly similar and more than a quick glance is needed to note the difference! -
The Wonderful World of Glass - Reuse, Recycle and Collect!Should we search for a better earth-friendly way to have less waste in the kitchen? It could mean a little more work and planning, but in the long run, it will be much better.
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How Much Trash Do You Make?A lot of waste would escape the landfills every year, if every school student packed a waste-free lunch.
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Would You Change What You're Eating to Save Your Life?Did the cave-man eat a healthier diet than present-day consumers? Hunter-gatherers ate many different kinds of food: Raw fruits, vegetables, roots, beans, nuts, tubers, pollen and more.
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Easter Yellow TulipsBeds of tulips, in full bloom, are a sure sign of spring and those wonderful warm sunny days. -
Earthly and Eternal GardensWhite and fragile Pennsylvania wildflowers emerge through the dried oak leaves. Spring has blazed forth in the woods. -
The Red Raspberry PatchSpring is the time to prune the red raspberry canes and remove dead pieces. Picking the berries is much easier with shortened canes and makes a neater garden area. -
A Worted Neighbor Says, "Howdy!"Worts and all, a beautiful neighbor stops his woods foraging long enough to say, "Hi!" -
Pennsylvania Maple Trees in BloomRed-blooming maple trees decorate the Pennsylvania woods each spring. Usually buzzing in loud honey-bee voices, they are mostly silent in our area this year. Where are the bees? -
Hancock Ablaze in White BlossomsSpring comes to Hancock, Maryland as white trees, in full bloom, decorate Main Street on both sides. The white. full-blossomed trees continue on for a long distance. It's almost like driving through a scenic painting. -
Outdoor Living TimeFlowers are like a hug. A nice bouquet on the table adds a festive spirit to outdoor picnics or just relaxing away a summer day! -
A Log Cabin QuiltWorking on a quilt in shades of blue and purple. Natural light works best for choosing colors as artificial light does not always give a true picture. -
Homeschool Focus on StrengthsLaugh and learn with art and science. -
The First Spring DaffodilThe flower pressing season has started with the blooming of the first daffodils. The super snowstorms of February, with snow-covers of 26 plus inches, are a vague memory, for spring is here at last. -
Locher Orchard Packing Shed in Washington County, Maryland Goes DownIn the 1940's - 60's, five-thousand acres in the area produced apples, peaches, cherries and plums. -
High Water Closes the Canal Park in Hancock, MarylandA steel gate closes the park entrance to vehicles. -
Little Tonoloway Creek Floods the Banks - Hancock, MarylandLittle Tonoloway runs under the Rt 522 bridge, and heads for the rising Potomac River. -
Chonogoruton River Rising (Potomac River - Hancock MD)The American Indians, living in the Great North Bend Country (which included Hancock, MD), first called the Potomac River the Chonogoruton. Lord Fairfax later named the river the "Potomac." -
Growing Your Own Earlier "Garden-Fresh" TomatoesPicking earlier garden-fresh tomatoes from your own vines might not be impossible! With the right plans those cherry-red tomatoes could be hanging heavy at a much earlier date and every summer picnic could have a mouth-watering supply!
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Bird Tracks in SnowA hope for spring in a winter-locked world, is spelled out in the bird tracks on snow!
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Red Sky at Night!Red Sunset -
Sunset in BluesA cold winter cloud show. -
Storm Clouds and Sun Play in a Winter SkyThe sun streams through the holes in the clouds. -
Baking An Apple Pie In March From Those Pennsylvania Orchard Apples Purchased In NovemberApples are at the top of the dirty dozen list because of the use of pesticides and chemicals. Look for local organic growers. -
Buying Pennsylvania Apples Directly From The Local Orchard - Rome, Stayman, Golden Delicious, and Jonathan!Planning a November trip to your local orchard to buy some "fresh from the tree" apples will reward you all winter long. Look for the best keeping varieties to put in your storage and take some time to can applesauce and even dry some slices. -
Pressing WildflowersA small undisturbed portion of the backyard will soon bloom in tiny flowers planted by the wind, and can easily go unseen. Being aware and daily checking in this area could bring some blooms suitable for pressing. -
Make a Pressed Flower Butterfly!Buying the first flowers from the spring garden-centers is a fast way to start your pressed flower adventures. Dahlias will bloom for a long time and will easily retain their vivid and bright colors - or grow your dahlias from seed! -
Press a Pansy Bouquet To Send To a Friend - Greeting Card Confetti!Buying pressed flowers is expensive. Pressing your own flowers is less expensive and easy. -
Digging Out After a BlizzardIf I could just find the car, I could drive to the Wal Mart Garden Center and see if there are any flats of blooming pansies to smile their pretty faces at me? -
February 2010 Superstorm/BlizzardDigging out from the February 6-7 blizzard that piled up more than 26 inches of snow. -
ChickensA temporary refuge -
February's Superstorm 2010 and Tomato PlantsWith more than 26 inches of snow piled up outside, it could be a good time for researching new tomato varieties for the spring garden.
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Stitching a QuiltA quiltmaking poem
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The Hock ShopGetting a "small loan" at the hock shop. -
The SawyerSummer days spent around the sawmill with my brothers and sisters, helping Dad, and watching the slab pile grow high and the sawdust fly, inspired these words. -
Lighted WindowAutumn woods foliage -
Groundhog's Day on February 2 - and Punxsutawney PhilOn February 2, a famous groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil, will make his annual announcement on the arrival of spring. -
January FieldsPennsylvania's pasture fields in winter, if not snow-covered, are painted in browns and golds. -
The FoodSaver by Sunbeam - Vacuum Food Sealer Packaging ApplianceThe FoodSaver Vacuum Food Sealer has a royal place on lots of kitchen counters. Some use this packaging system almost daily. It is almost never stored away and many times, becomes a kitchen necessity and a luxury, like the toaster.
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Elvis Presley's MotherWith a keen understanding in matters of the human heart, Elvis Presley's mother spoke words of truth to him that gave him an unfailing stronghold on life.
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Wood's Fest - Pennsylvania's Fall FoliageThe changing colors of autumn foliage, in Pennsylvania, inspired this poem.
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The Bantam's RoostPoetry about chickens
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Cloud Formations - Sunset Dragon's TailCloud formations at sunset -
Barter for Food - Could You Trade a Cooking Pot for Some Vine-Ripened Tomatoes?Are some Americans Hungry? Is the packaged food arriving in grocery stores in smaller containers and is no longer filling the pot? Did the jars of canned applesauce shrink in size, and at the same time, carry a higher price tag?
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A Majestic Pine TreeView of a giant pine tree -
Snowstorm in the Appalachian Foothills of PennsylvaniaA big, fast-moving snowstorm turns the woods white. -
Autumn Foliage in the Appalachian Foothills of pennsylvaniaAutumn glory in the woods abounds in brilliant colors. -
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Stomach Balloon for Easy Weight Loss?Is obesity being blamed for being a big contributor to some diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, and can it reduce life expectancy?
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How Much Are We Trusting in ModernTechnology?A look into the power failure of 2003 that affected parts of the east coast, midwest and Canada.
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Holiday HaikuThe holidays bring all of the happy shoppers out in full force as laughter, love and gift-giving soothes the spirit.
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Public Schools, a New Idea - is it Working?Homeschooling has been growing at a fast pace over the past five years, increasing up to 15% a year.
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Christmas Dinner in the Appalachian Mountains - Adventures in Food!The Appalachian Mountains were originally home to the Cherokee and Shawnee. When the first settlers arrived, in the Great Smoky Mountains, they learned their survival skills from the American Indians.
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A scrub pine - elegant in a snow coat!A snow storm changes the trees. -
Sunrise Catches the Waning Snow Moon Hanging High Over the Western Mountain Ridges!Snow coats the frozen landscape as the "Snow Moon" (Cherokee) hangs high over the mountain ridge. The 2nd full moon of this month will be a blue moon! -
Early Morning Sunrise Catches An Angel in Flight - CloudFormationsBefore 8 a.m., as the sun rises over the snowy mountain, a hole in the fish-scale clouds reveals a cloud-Angel in flight? -
First Pre-Christmas Snowfall Of The Season In The Foothills Of The Appalachian Mountains!Snow blossoms, sprinkled in puffy white fatness, awaken the slumbering spiraea shrub. Elegance abounds in the winter woods! -
And So It Begins-First Snow In The Appalachian Foothills Pennsylvania!The first snow of the season blooms on the forsythia. Snowballs blossom on the spiraea and the Christmas pines stand elegant in their white winter fur. -
Bring Some of Alaska to Your Christmas Dinner Table with Stinkheads!Let's journey to the little fishing village of Bethel, Alaska and see what the Upec Indians might have on the menu!
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The Science of Sunspots, 2012, Mayan Calendar, Nostradamas, RevelationWhat's all the talk about? Is the year 2012 something we should look at more closely? -
Pre-Christmas Geminids Meteor Shower December 2009Are you looking for a rare pre-Christmas gift for the whole family? How about a meteor shower viewed from the comfort and privacy of your own backyard? Set up some lawn chairs and relax under the stars for the mystery of the Geminids Meteor Shower!
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Thanksgiving Haiku PoetryThanksgiving Haiku Poetry and Pictures -
New Year's Eve "Blue Snow Moon" - and Partial Lunar Eclipse, December 31, 2009!Ring in the New Year, December 31, 2009, under another rare sky show, a blue moon in partial eclipse! Celebrate with a "once in a blue moon" party! You'll be a couple of years older when the next "blue moon" comes around.
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Christmas Baby - PoetryA Christmas poem of celebration -
Thanksgiving and Christmas Main CourseThanksgiving is near with the Christmas holidays close behind. Traditional recipes are being passed around. Could this one be the main course or a side-dish? -
Arrested for Being Ugly: Is it Possible?Richard Pimentel and Art Honeyman were introduced to the reality of the ugly law when they went together to celebrate Art's birthday with a pancake breakfast.
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Used Portable Kerosene Heaters and Wicks - Should You Buy One?Thrift shops will often have portable kerosene heaters on display at a bargain price. Look for the always reliable Dyna Glo model:RMC-55-R7. This heater is dependable and requires very little maintenance to continue providing safe heat.
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Leonid Meteor Shower 2009Get ready to view a spectacular night-show of "shooting stars!" It happens once a year every November and is known as the Leonid meteor shower.
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An Owner's Review of the Dyna-Glo Portable Kerosene Heater Model:RMC-55-R7: VentilationWith the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays approaching and the reality of electric power failures due to winter storms, Dyna Glo Kerosene Heaters are a good temporary choice for heating your home.
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American Indian Fantasy Wall ArtSlideshow of handmade fantasy art - American Indian. Ostrich feathers form the head-dress along with suede-leather and beads. Handsculpted clay face is painted in acrylics. -
Moonshiner Doll AppalachianSlideshow of 24 inch handmade cloth doll - doll is complete with whiskey jug, leather hat and boots. Wire inside the doll body holds the position in place. -
Scrapbooking - Use Floral Embellishments To Make A Flower SignFor scrapbooking, candlemaking, greeting card confetti or kitchen signs use real floral embellishments, pressed flower - Blue Cranesbill Geranium, Purple Heart And Red Verbena, Ferns, Queen Anne's Lace, and Daisies! -
Recycle Old Phonebooks and Press Flowers TooThe early settlers pressed prairie flowers as they journeyed to new homestead lands in covered wagons, and they didn't have access to expensive presses, blotting papers or microwave ovens, so you can too! -
A White-Tail Deer Browses In Pennsylvania WoodsA White-Tail Deer Nibbles Some Woods Foliage At Dusk. -
A Gardener's Review of the Sears Craftsman Gasoline WeedwackerA gardener's look into the various selection of weed trimmers offered to the homeowner. -
Foods and Drinking Water Packed in Plastics?Consumer tips on grocery store food choices. How to eat better.
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Planting Those June Iris Rhizomes in a late October, Pennsylvania Garden!Iris are tough plants that can often be seen blooming away, in their full glory, around old long-abandoned farmsteads, so if you've neglected planting those spring rhizomes for months it still may not be too late! -
Dry Some Flowers For Arts And CraftsEnjoy the beauty of the flower garden all year! -
A Review of the Sideling Hill Mountain Exhibit Center in Maryland - the "Cut"Construction on the Sideling Hill Exhibit Center began in 1983 and it opened in 1985. -
Autumn's Appalachian WoodsA fantasy view into Pennsylvania'a changing leaf colors, berries and even some creatures of autumn woods. -
Sideling Hill Mountain Exhibit Center - West of Hancock, MarylandPictures From Sideling Hill Mountain in Washington County Maryland -
Appalachian Wildflower Of Pennsylvania - MilkweedA view of milkweed in various stages of maturity. Milkweed is a roadside and pasture wildflower that grows in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Pennsylvania. -
Potomac River Wildlife And Scenery - Hancock, MarylandPictures of "river squirrels" enjoying a cracked-corn lunch, a beached "crocodile", the Route 522 Bridge to West Virginia and lots of autumn greenery. -
Pressed Flower Bouquets - Foothills of the Appalachian Mountains In PennsylvaniaCarry some of the warm seasons colorful blooming bouquets over into frigid winter days with some dried, pressed flower pictures. A small "back to nature" section of the yard can sprout some real beauties. -
September's Wildflowers Along Old National Pike Road, Hancock, MarylandPictures of September's roadside wildflowers. The old National Pike Road (Scenic Route 40), near Hancock, Maryland, still shows lingering blooms of autumn. Milkweed pods fat and bushes of yellow flowers that look like mini coreopsis yellow the roadbanks. -
Halloween Pumpkins And Big SpudsRoadside stands are a popular place to look for good prices on local produce. -
Solving Common Sewing Machine ProblemsIf your sewing machine is skipping or pulling stitches, or to learn about it's proper care and upkeep, read here. -
Veteran's Memorial Monument In Widmeyer Park, Hancock, MarylandVeteran's Memorial Monument in Hancock, Maryland, including the woman and child bronze statues. -
Cleaning a Neglected Red Raspberry PatchRed raspberry plants can grow into a bramble fortress thicket in a few neglected years - even one that Brer-Rabbit wouldn't go near!
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A Self-Help Manual to Feeling Good: Reasons to Break Out the JuicerThe nutrients in fresh raw juice from organically grown vegetables and fruits work extremely fast to feed hungry and malnourished cells.
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Best Flowers for PressingFlower-pressing, long from being a forgotten art, is alive and well and thriving in scrapbooks everywhere. Find out which flowers press best and how to choose them. -
How We Grew Red Raspberry Plants (Rosaceae) in Our Back Yard GardenGrowing red raspberries is easy, if you set the proper stage and let nature do most of the work.