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A recent article highlighted the different looks of adult and immature Green Herons. The article also mentioned the unique hunting style of this small heron. The accompanying photo shows an adult Green Heron in a classic hunting pose. It also clearly shows the bird’s chestnut- colored neck, shiny...
Charlie Chaplin once stepped onto a stage, told a simple joke, and had the audience roaring with laughter. He paused, then told the same joke again—this time, only a few chuckles. He tried a third time—silence. No one laughed. Then, he said something more profound than any punchline: “If you can’t...
A young and ambitious employee came to a wise older department manager and said “ I have to tell you about what just happened”. The manager stopped the employee in mid sentence and said “ Is it something you know to be a fact? You seen it or heard it yourself? The employee said “ you are going to...
Lynn Eckerle is the author of the weekly food column The Recipe Exchange along with a blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well. She loves country cooking, small town living and taking the back roads.
Dear Lynn,
Can you help me? I’m looking for a recipe for Spanish Rice. I haven’t had any for 50 years...
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For those who are lucky enough to share their summers with gregarious Purple Martins the time is coming soon when they will say good-bye to these birds as they depart for their winter home in South America. The migration south usually starts in late August. In the spring, martins return to the same...
The Pinconning Arts Council is excited to have a special concert scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2025, featuring a 35-piece brass band with special guests from England. The Pangbourne Brass Band has toured throughout Europe several times. They have very close links with the Midland based Mid-...
Ready for a relaxing evening in the park? The Pinconning Arts Council invites everyone to come out to the Pinconning Bandshell to listen to the Rifle River Folk Strings on July 29, 2025. This community-based band plays dulcimers, banjos, guitars and various other stringed acoustic instruments....
How are you doing on maintaining an attitude of gratitude?
We talked about being grateful for all that we have and not focusing on what we don’t have. Are you focusing on your potential in the morning and maintaining a grateful heart in the evening? I hope so, its not easy but it is worth the...
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Member SIPC
Edward Jones, its employees, and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor...