Simple lessons learned from pandemic
This time of year tends to render me slightly nostalgic as the spring weather begins to remind me of that day in March, four years ago, when the world seemed to change in an instant. We stayed home from school and work, wore masks and watched the news anxiously for...
Thread painting a dream scenario for Schauer
When Susan Fay Schauer says she dreamt up her art form, she’s not kidding or using a figure of speech. With years of success as a portrait artist, and a diverse career ahead of that involving neuroscience, wood turning and owning a yacht rental company, the pandemic...
Airfields that once were
While studying local history, my guess is that the subject of abandoned airfields does not often come to mind. However, many dot the landscape of the Eastern Shore and reveal some interesting tales Perhaps one of the most recognizable is what was once known as Tred...
What are your garden goals?
What are your garden goals this year? Not your plans — but your goals. Like any goals we optimistically set for a new year, it’s helpful to look back on last year. Now that your personal goals have had a few weeks to get going, shift your attention to making next...
A fascinating history lesson on Irish Lace
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Lace is used in modern times for very specific purposes, such as wedding gowns, additions to clothing, banquet embellishments for tables and more. There is...
Be aware and remember to use self-care
One of the terms that seems to pop up on my news feed and in many of the things I read about health in general is the idea of “self care.” Sure, we know that to be healthy, we need to eat well, get lots of sleep and exercise but the notion of self care seems to take...
It’s time to hatch a gardening game plan
Spring is almost here and it is time to make a plan for all your gardens for the coming growing season. Always remember a truly beautiful flower garden and a productive vegetable garden is always a healthy garden. You can accomplish this by utilizing good practices,...
All things being equinox …
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Daffodils a reliable prelude to spring
One of the first flowers to brighten the landscape and gardens in the spring are the daffodils, with their cheerful bright yellow crown and center trumpet, framed by their dark green slender leaves. Daffodils need to be planted in the autumn when the daytime...
