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The Cold War
It seems to me that winter would have no exciting news if we had no cold or flu outbreaks of which to report. I long have suffered from colds myself and have explored many different forms of p...
Posted on 1/19/13 at 7:45 AM
Life Lessons I’ve Learned, Picked Up, and Adopted
ALWAYS offer your help when youre a guest Spending time in nature has a calming effect Talk and text later; drive now When all else fails, go for a walk to clear the mind and breakthroughs will likel...
Posted on 8/19/12 at 8:00 PM
Forgiveness in stages
Wronged! Betrayed! Let down! Used! Worse yet, it was by someone you knew well and counted on as a friend.By Val Farmer , October 15, 2010
Nourishing generations
In an ideal world, parents are respectful of boundaries, yet supportive, and generous with their resources and available to assist with life emergencies. Family gatherings, holidays and visits are planned with respect for the children’s agenda and needs. Requests are negotiated between families with understanding and acceptance for each other’s needs and wishes.By Val Farmer , October 08, 2010
Elm tree sap likely culprit for grass woes
Q: My neighbor has a bare spot in her yard to the north of a large elm tree. I have watched it this summer and noticed that I have the same thing forming near my elm tree. She also is now getting a similar spot on the opposite side of her tree. Is it something to do with the tree roots? Any suggestions are welcome.By Don Kinzler , September 24, 2010
Pet Care: Dog able to sense illness
Dear Dr. Fox: I want to tell you about Candy Morse, our elderly, blind American cocker spaniel.By Dr. Michael Fox , September 24, 2010
Body language reveals how person really feels
What do you believe – a person’s words, their tone of voice or their body language?By Val Farmer , September 24, 2010
Wain’s feline designs became fierce over time
By Terry Kovel , September 24, 2010
Synthetic form has replaced wasp venom
Q: I work at an outdoor stand that sells German glazed roasted nuts and sarsaparilla. That means we are surrounded by bees of all kinds.By Don Kinzler , September 17, 2010
Pet Care: Older cat won’t use litter box
Dear Dr. Fox: We have an 11-year-old, spayed, female, indoor cat. For 10 years, she used the litter box without fail, but in the past year, she has started to defecate all over the house, including on furniture and beds. How can we stop this behavior?By Dr. Michael Fox , September 17, 2010
Kindness is a habit, virtue of the heart
Someone asked baseball owner Branch Rickey what one overall quality a man should have if he were to marry one of his daughters. His answer was, “Infinite kindness.”By Val Farmer , September 17, 2010
Blanket is best way to winter strawberries
Q: Two years ago, we planted strawberries in our garden. They produced a lot of strawberries in year two and are pretty thick. Last year, they were not as thick, so we just wintered them by covering them with straw. What do I do to winter the plants this year?By Don Kinzler , September 10, 2010
Canine may need a muzzle
Dear Dr. Fox: I have a problem with one (or possibly two) of my three dogs.By Dr. Michael Fox , September 10, 2010
Making big decisions part of life for farmers
An awesome responsibility of farmers is to reduce risk in a business environment that is inherently competitive and risky. Production has to be good. Cash flow is important. Marketing is crucial. The potential is there to make good money and have really good years.By Val Farmer , September 10, 2010
Salt servers had a different shape in past
By Terry Kovel , September 10, 2010
Natural product for fleas
Dear Dr. Fox: I’m writing in response to your discussions about flea/tick preventives. I have been in the rescue business for 17 years and have had as many as 31 dogs in our home at one time.By Dr. Michael Fox , September 03, 2010
Efficient metal roof can help keep home cooler
By James Dulley , September 03, 2010
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