Several times each month I receive letters, emails and phone calls from concerned chicken owners asking how they can keep their roosters quiet. More times than not, they are keeping chickens in urban areas. Many cities around the country ban roosters to prevent nuisance complaints from their citizens, even though there are several ways to [...]

By Deborah S. Tukua
Thanksgiving waves the banner as being the best home-cooked meal of the year and is certainly to be enjoyed, yet no one appreciates leaving the dining table feeling bloated and miserable. Following these tips will help you avoid feeling like a stuffed turkey during the delicious holidays!

Don’t [...]

Today is Friday the 13th! Do you worry about it or just look at it as another day?  If you are troubled by this day, be sure to check out our 13 Ways to Improve Your Luck the Friday the 13th.

Americans across the country will be celebrating Veterans’ Day on November 11. This annual federal holiday is set aside as a time for honoring all veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces.
Veterans’ Day is observed on November 11 in commemoration of the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War [...]

Will you be hosting the Thanksgiving dinner in your home this year? If so, it’s not too early to begin preparations for the grandest home cooked meal of the year. Every morsel made and served on your Thanksgiving table can be home prepared by putting this plan into action.
To Do List:
3 Weeks Before Thanksgiving –
Plan [...]

Halloween is my favorite night of the year. About 15 years ago I started doing a Halloween day radio show on WMME – Moose Radio in Augusta Maine. I am on the air from 6:30am – 9:00am doing trivia and music and conversation. At some point I casually mentioned that I give out the [...]

Several years ago, the editors of the Farmers’ Almanac™ actually made a suggestion to change Election Day from Tuesday to Sunday, to promote greater participation. Since Sunday is not a working day for a majority of the population, it might encourage more people to find the time to go to the polls and cast their [...]