Of course, some of us see it as the best time of the year, but it sure can wear you out. For instance, this is being written and posted on... read more →
Yeah, that headline is kind of uncreative, but that's because all our brain cells are currently being employed to try to think of an awesome costume to wear on the... read more →
Have you seen hummingbirds lately in your garden, on your deck, or elsewhere in the neighborhood? Well, we have, and it's a treat. It's like beholding a unicorn or something:... read more →
OK, all together now: No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers' dirty looks... No, wait. That's wrong. That's for the start of the summer. What we need is a... read more →
In the last few days, there's been a lot of "hot" news out there: A headline in The Washington Post announced, "The heat index reached 152 degrees in the Middle... read more →
OK, let's check the list: School's ending -- check. The pool's opening -- check. We've reserved our vacation days to get outta town -- check. But wait -- what are... read more →
You may remember that a couple of months back -- you know, during what's supposed to be the coldest month of the year -- we made a passing mention of... read more →
You may have seen some signs of spring coming recently -- an unruly flower popping out ahead of schedule, or some other omen. At this point, we can all sit... read more →
What's your favorite time of the year? A huge portion of the population will wax poetic (more or less) about spring: the disappearance of the cold, the resumption of life,... read more →