Hard to believe the 4th of July is upon us, the time for picnics and family gatherings. It is time to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our Independence. That would include all our freedoms and all our rights as American citizens. As often is the case with holidays, Santa and the Easter ...
I have seen some ugly knife blades in my time and have owned just about every novel and exotic configuration manufactured. Still, I am amazed when someone produces the likes of a knife which I have never witnessed. As soon as I finish evaluating the package, I am immediately drawn to the ...
Maybe we have bought into the myth? Possibly we have sipped the Kool-Aid, if not having drunk deeply from the wash bin, but I have seen far too many pictures and stories and brag mags that highlight the successes of four-year-olds killing a monstrous 10-point buck with a 20-inch spread. I have ...
Many thanks to the Ralph K. Bell Bird Club of Greene County and to the entire Bell family for including us in a great spring bird count on May 23. Although I have attended both the Christmas bird count as well as the spring event back when Ralph was still alive, this one was extra special. As ...
One of my favorite outdoor pastimes is taking in a ballgame. Having coached for so many years, I guess it lends to reason. My buddy Vinnie and I traveled up to Berlin Brothersvalley to watch some local high school softball action the other evening. As I think about it, this would have made the ...
It is almost time for hay to be taken. I have seen a couple of local farmers making hay but most have yet to get started. With it being so very wet this spring it is hardly feasible but as soon as the weather dries up a bit, I am sure they are going to get busy. I can scarcely remember a year ...
