In the December 14th issue of the Seattle Times I read about Gary Chastagner, aka Mr. Christmas Tree. He is a scientist and WSU professor who cured Douglas Firs of “Swiss Needle Cast” with a fungicide treatment in the 1980s. … Continue reading →
It’s one of those wintry, post Thanksgiving but not quite into a holiday mood days when escaping to an afternoon movie seems like a perfect thing to do. Stop by the refreshment bar for a tub of warm, crisp popcorn … Continue reading →
I happened upon this inspiring post about cooking at home in The Frontal Cortex by Jonah Lehrer. I had no idea that Gourmet magazine is ceasing publication. As someone who appreciates food and is a former library worker (in the … Continue reading →
The best book I’ve ever read about Feng Shui (that never mentions it even once) is called Gardening at the Dragon’s Gate by Wendy Johnson. This 400+ page tome is difficult to classify because it is an autobiographical work that … Continue reading →