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The Channel 6 (PBS) signal breaking up.
Story and photo by Gordon Molloy
For some time I have been experiencing terrible reception on cable TV. It started out about two months ago with Channel 6 ( PBS ) where the audio was out of sink with the video. It was like watching a foreign film with English […]
By Elena Linehan, Mentoring Works Coordinator
The only tool God has to make a man is a boy. Who that boy becomes is a product of the influences in his life.
Think back to the people who influenced you as you grew up. Who were the people who led the way for you? Who showed you how […]
One Simple Question
“Honey, do these pants make me look fat?” I asked my poor, minding-his-own-business, unsuspecting husband.
“Hmmm . . . well . . . uh . . .,” he replied.
“Well, do they or don’t they? Just answer the question. Do these pants make me look fat?”
“Well . . . hmm . . . uh . […]
How Pruning Works
The key fact to all pruning is that when material is removed from a plant, the plant will usually respond by making new growth elsewhere. Before making a single cut, always assess the whole plant, as there are many good reasons to prune, which include removing dead, diseased, or damaged wood to insure […]
The Noble History of the Cough Drop
I’m having my traditional holiday cold as I write this. Much to my surprise it has come late in the season. Much to my pleasure it has not turned into bronchitis or pneumonia… yet. My doctor had warned me that another bout of pneumonia could possibly be my last. […]
