The first observance of Labor Day was probably on September 5, 1882, when about 10,000 workers gathered in New York City for a parade. It inspired similar events around the country, and by 1894 more than half the states were observing a “workingmen’s holiday” at some time during the year.... Read more →
If you plan to shop on Labor Day, you’re likely to find some of the best deals of the season. Be sure to do comparison shopping. And, if you’re buying a big-ticket item such as a mattress, use your smart phone to compare prices. Many stores will match the prices... Read more →
Today I had to face my Junk Drawer. My fence is being repaired, and after a worker cut a board for the bottom rail too short, I had to go to Home Dupot and buy a new one. He was at the end of the job, so there weren't any... Read more →
For several years, I've had brown spots on my leafy vegetables and on the leaves of my green beans. When I went to the co-op garden center this spring, the staff at the garden center said it might be mites. She suggested I do a better job of rotating my... Read more →
This time of year is fabulous. Along with good weather, we get wonderful fruits and vegetables, including great food from the garden. At the local co-op this week, I found wonderful peaches, big, nice, and juicy - just like the ones I picked off the trees when I was growing... Read more →
People should help victims of Hurricane Harvey as much as they can, but they need to use caution and make sure their donations get to the people who need it most. “The devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey prompts us to do what we can to help as soon as possible,”... Read more →
Photo: Carol Cassara Since our current president was elected, American is being barraged with news item after new item every day on crazy things the president is doing and thinking. I recently sent an email to KUOW, the national public radio station I listen to regularly, asking them to air... Read more →
The importer Airwair is recalling about 30,000 Dr. Martens vegan boots in the United States and an addition 900 in Canada. Prolonged and direct contact with the boot tongue lining can expose the wearer to the chemical benzidine. No incidents or injuries have been reported. This recall involves Dr. Martens... Read more →
It's a wonderful time of year when you have a vegetable garden. I have so much good food in the refrigerator, it’s hard to decide what to eat next. The first vegetable in my garden that was ready to eat was zucchini. I’ve made Potato Zucchini and Goat Cheese Au... Read more →
When I was growing up, my mom grew and cooked eggplant. She’d grind up crackers, and dip the eggplant in an egg wash and then the crackers before pan frying. It tasted O.K. I used to eat eggplant occasionally, but quit buying them after eliminating most nightshades from my diet.... Read more →