This morning as I raced out the door to get my son to the bus stop in time, I was amazed at how dark it was. Granted it’s a rainy day here in NJ (as predicted by the Farmers’ Almanac) but at 6:55 a.m. it was really very dark.
As you may recall, in 2005 an [...]

The leaves are burnt, the air is crisp, and the holiday season is around the corner. There’s something special about this time of year, something comforting. From the seasonal specialties of apple cider, pumpkins, homemade breads, pies, and cranberries to the holiday gatherings that are right around the corner, fall seems to be a favorite [...]

Everywhere you turn someone or some group is asking for your vote. After awhile, it becomes a blur. The last time we got involved in politics was in 1828 when we said that “Congress spoke to much and spent too much” and haven’t felt it necessary to do so since. But this year we are [...]

Last week, we were dealing with very cold temperatures and even snow. Today it’s warm and sunny, but my house is being invaded by ladybugs!
From time to time, in the fall, we have many people write to us about the ladybugs that come out in the fall. Are they a sign of a harsh winter [...]

Halloween is looming around the corner, which means it’s almost time to start carving those pumpkins. So what type of pumpkin makes the best Jack o’lantern? Before heading to the pumpkin patch or farmers’ market, take a minute to read these helpful hints on picking the perfect pumpkin.

The first step to finding the right pumpkin [...]

No matter where you live, you’ve probably seen some wild, wacky weather this fall! Here in Maine, where I live, snow has already begun to fall in the mountains. While New England has a reputation for long, snowy winters, snow in October isn’t typical. According to local news reports, we only see snow before Halloween [...]

As the Fall weather hits, how far behind is winter? We are seeing snow in Colorado to Montana and temperatures as cold as 18 degrees in Idaho and not much warmer in Northern Texas.  One of the great predictors of the upcoming winter is the persimmon seed. In a supermarket near you, you should find [...]