Dave’s Desk@Ditch: We Are Family
“The best day of my life was watching our mothers meet for the first time.” Indeed, an incredible sentiment expressed
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The Homestead: I Had A Dream…
…And it’s time to build it back. After reading “Daring Democracy: Igniting Power, Meaning and Connection for the America We
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Between the Lines: Do You Sneeze in Sunlight After Eating Chocolate?
Good morning, all. Ok, ok, let’s settle down. Although the thick snow cover says otherwise, welcome to what’s ironically called
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Gardenwise: A New Garden Mindset
Above: prepare for spring by cooking up new color schemes with the help of Gertrude Jekyll’s “Colour Schemes for the
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Dave’s Desk@Ditch: Personal Choices Despite Other Voices
In this day and age, there seems to be no shortage of people voicing their opinions as to how others
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Gardenwise: The Other Evergreens
Pictured Above: A closeup of variegated Japanese aucuba. Its colorful leaves look like they have been sprayed with gold-colored paint,
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The Homestead: If It’s To Be, It’s Up to We
The old school thinking of waiting for village and town boards to decide what type of community housing should be
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Between the Lines: We Demand His Presence, Not Presents
Santa’s Private Office7 a.m., Monday, Dec 16 Knock knock! It’s unlocked! Oh, hey, Bingo. What’s up? Please don’t say it’s
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Peconic Dish: Jolly Old Mince Pies
By Alison Boyd Mincemeat pie is not well-loved in the United States. Never the most popular dish on the thanksgiving
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Peconic Dish: A Warming Winter Meal
A fabulous array of leafy local greens, purchased before the hard winter frosts arrive, is my inspiration for a hearty
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Dave’s Desk@Ditch: Paying It Forward: The Youth Edition
According to an article on the Sittercity website by Alex Onion, “Teens have a better understanding of the problems facing
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