Deborah S. Tukua

The second half of December was quiet, and productive. While recuperating from surgery, I made use of my “still” time, writing a children’s story I started a few years ago. The...

The month of November was all about decorating for Thanksgiving and celebrating the anniversary of our beloved Pastor and family. There wasn’t just one table to decorate. So, it...

Farewell, my friend. It’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that my 22-year writing gig is closing. You probably heard - the Farmers’ Almanac is ceasing publication. It’s...

If you build a cabin in the country, groundhogs will build burrows underneath and move in. When you aren’t looking, the sneaky critters will steal the leaf mulch from your flower beds and line their beds underground.

Before you know it, spring will arrive. Mama groundhog and her babies will run around your yard, nibbling on this and that. They’ll eat all the sunflower seeds from the dish you set out for the adorable chipmunk.

Then one of Mama’s young’uns...

The legendary band of “Four Thieves” of centuries long ago, were said to give the world an effective way to ward off illness despite their ill deeds. While we don’t consult a band of thieves for wellness advice, this method is a well-known exception.

But first, the Legend of the “Four Thieves.”

During a Bubonic Plague outbreak in France in the early 1400s, a band of thieves robbed anything of value from people dying of the plague. The precautions they took before robbing kept them from...

Wait! Don’t toss that used Christmas tree in the trash. Fresh cut, evergreen trees can be repurposed to enhance wildlife and our natural environment. Only recycle natural, untreated trees, free of flocking, fake snow, scents, and chemicals. Before donating your used tree, it is important to remove any hooks, lights, garlands, and decorations.

Reduce waste and help the environment. Choose a doable option from the following list. Then, check your local news...