Ken-Do Attitude

Forget about what groundhog says

It is February already and regardless of what the groundhog says, the weather can vary widely. Even though it may still be cold, damp, snowy and sometimes miserable outdoors, occasionally Mother Nature will bless us with a day...

Sweet Simplicity

You made it this far; just keep going

We made it to February and while the month is associated with all things love and Valentine’s Day, I can honestly say I often struggle with finding much to love in the heart of the winter months. My immune system is strained, I...

Gardening Tips

Beware of snow’s weight on plants

February can be chilly, snowy or both, but many plants don’t mind the wintery weather at all. Some plants, however, do need a bit of attention if snow does drop too heavily out of the sky and onto our landscape. Boxwoods have...

Antique Discovery

Vintage mechanical Valentines

(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) When you think of Valentine’s Day, you might immediately think about an actual Valentine, which is a card that...