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Winter Wellness in Middle Georgia

As the calendar flips to mid-January here in Middle Georgia, the winter chill has settled in like an uninvited guest who just won't leave.

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Top Reasons to Garden in 2026- Part Two

Today, from the National Garden Bureau, we take a look at a few more of the pleasures and advantages of gardening.

Sunday Service and Snow Cream

It was the early days of Covid, and we were all still trying to figure out how serious this pandemic was and how we (as a church) should respond.

The Designer Colors of Nutrition

This is one of my favorite subjects, especially this time of year when locally grown produce starts becoming available!

A Special Message to Teenagers

I have seen many innocent adolescents get on the wrong track and destroy their lives. 

Let’s keep the ‘bawl’ rolling

I’m a crier. There, I’ve said it.

The Glow in the Dark: Unmasking the Radioactive Allure of Vaseline Glass

The nickname "Vaseline" was coined by collectors who noticed the glass’s resemblance to the pale yellow hue of the namesake petroleum jelly.

Warts and All

We don’t know for certain where the phrase, “warts and all” originates, but the ever trusty “Dr. Google” tells us it was likely used for the first time in the 1600’s by a man named Sir Oliver Cromwell.

Top Reasons to Garden in 2026

Janis Kieft of the National Garden Bureau and I teamed up to offer the following top reasons to garden in 2026.

My 2026 De-clutter Goal

As we kick off 2026, I’ve set a few New Year’s goals for myself.

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