ATH: When the water heater dies
My water heater died. It died a slow, drawn out death but because I paid no mind to it, I mean, who actually looks at their water heater? I had no idea and by the time I discovered it had serious issues; I had no hot water for days. Come to find out, a smart home owner does look at their hot heater about every six months. Routine maintenance of systems and appliances keeps your home running...ATH: Protect garden decor from winter cold
Summary: Just like we decorate our homes, we can decorate our gardens with comfy seating, bird baths and fountains and other accessories that make time spent in the garden even nicer. Proper care and storage of these accessories will allow them to last for years without sustaining damage from the harshness that is the Ohio winter. More than just a place to grow food and flowers, the garden can be...My People
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey. I am a people person. I like to hang around folks, talk to them, and relate to them. When I am around people, I feel energized, motivated and encouraged. One downside to this writing career is that a lot...FROMONLINE | 2013-10-17
Lesser Sand-Plover, a shorebird from Asia, makes a surprise appearance at the Michigan City, Indiana harbor on October 15, 2013 Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce reports on the one-day visit of a super-rare Lesser Sand-Plover. You can read more in the "Gone Birding" column. When my wife Helen and I lived and worked in Davao City...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is about getting involved
Designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1985, October serves as an annual reminder to keep the conversation going when it comes to research, prevention and treatment of one of the most common cancers in women. Even more important than continuing the conversation is finding a way to personally get involved in the efforts to end breast cancer. Being knowledgeable about the...
Plant spring-flowering bulbs now for a colorful dislpay later
Each fall I promise myself I am going to plant more spring-blooming bulbs. Each fall I buy them and forget about them. By the time I discover them limp and moldy, they are only good for the compost pile. Spring-flowering bulbs arrival each spring brings hope of renewal, and after an Ohio winter, we all need a little more hope of renewal. Now is the best time to plant spring-blooming bulbs,...Oh should we care about Obamacare
I debated in my own mind for a very long time whether I should write about this hot political issue. Regardless of peoples political opinion surrounding this new legislation, as of right now, its the law. October is a very important month as the first compliance date has arrived. By Oct. 1, all employers, regardless of business size or health insurance offer status, must have provided all...
Plant spring-flowering bulbs this fall for a colorful display later
Each fall I promise myself I am going to plant more spring-blooming bulbs. Each fall I buy them and forget about them. By the time I discover them, limp and moldy, they are only good for the compost pile. Spring-flowering bulbs arrival each spring brings hope of renewal, and after an Ohio winter, we all need a little more hope of renewal. Now is the best time to plant spring-blooming bulbs,...
Formidable Foes puts an artistic twist on a football rivalry
Dover artist Sarah Dugger has created a work of art that celebrates the second oldest football rivalry in the state of Ohio. Using the Mexican folk art style of the Dia de los Muertos skulls, Dugger depicts the Dover-New Philadelphia matchup with familiar images painted with gouauche and layered in a collage titled Formidable Foes.The original piece measures 11x17 inches, but Dugger recruited the...