Don’t give up on your past dinosaur kid
byGrowing up, I was the dinosaur kid. There’s one or two in every grade school class or family. I couldn’t tie my shoes……
Strunk in public
Pride does goeth before the limb fall
byI do what I can to keep a good-looking yard. The lawn’s regularly mowed. I upkeep my shrubs for the most part. And, while……
Squash bugs nearly got the last laugh
byI managed to get squash production up until Sept. 1 this year, far beyond my most optimistic hopes. But with the heat, work, and……
In all, local was a great way to go for the wedding
byI wrote last week about preparing for a wedding. As I had been accurately told by so many, it came. It was an amazing……
Army worms, pies and $2 cans
byI’ve got a mutt lawn. A small part is nice sod. Past homeowners installed it before they sold the house; that’s what I think……
Sometimes a window can be too clean
byKer-thunk. The talking in the restaurant stopped. I felt all eyes crawling upon me as I stood there confused just staring forward. The open……
Goodbye snazzy sneakers
byBy Adam Strunk I’ve hit the age of sensible shoes. Part of me is proud of my practicality. Part mourns another piece of lost……
We’re all broken pots
byWe, as a society, throw stuff away. A lot. Glass breaks? Chuck it out. Chair wobbles? Chuck it out. Refrigerator not running? Newton bulky……
Be the light
byI have found myself bummed that the Newton Parade of Lights was canceled. Last year I wrote in amazement at the display as something……
Fake Thanksgiving shopping highlights economics
byPerhaps it’s worth saving a bunch of money on a turkey. Perhaps it isn’t. Depends if you have another store you want to support…….